Thalmässing 9 (Grenzwanderweg)

Naturpark Altmühltal, Bayern, Deutschland

16.3 miles (26.2 km) · 2,072 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Thalmässing 9 (Grenzwanderweg) is a 16.3-mile loop route in Naturpark Altmühltal, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 2,072 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.2 miles gaining 512 feet at an average 4.2% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	16.3 mi (26.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,072 ft (632 m)
Average gain	127 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 554 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.4%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Thalmässing 9 (Grenzwanderweg)

How much elevation gain does Thalmässing 9 (Grenzwanderweg) have?

Thalmässing 9 (Grenzwanderweg) has 2,072 ft (632 m) of elevation gain over 16.3 miles (26.2 km). That averages 127 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Thalmässing 9 (Grenzwanderweg)?

The difficulty score for Thalmässing 9 (Grenzwanderweg) is 6.5 of 100. That is harder than 52.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Thalmässing 9 (Grenzwanderweg)?

The longest climb on Thalmässing 9 (Grenzwanderweg) runs 4.0 miles (6.5 km) and gains 554 ft (169 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.4%.