Tour „hochgehadelt“ (Schwäbische Alb)

Landkreis Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 2,048 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tour „hochgehadelt“ (Schwäbische Alb) is a 8.0-mile loop route in Landkreis Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, gaining 2,027 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 734 feet at an average 8.1% grade. About 51% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.0 mi (12.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,048 ft (624 m)
Average gain	255 ft per mile (48 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 677 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.7%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Tour „hochgehadelt“ (Schwäbische Alb)

How much elevation gain does Tour „hochgehadelt“ (Schwäbische Alb) have?

Tour „hochgehadelt“ (Schwäbische Alb) has 2,048 ft (624 m) of elevation gain over 8.0 miles (12.9 km). That averages 255 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tour „hochgehadelt“ (Schwäbische Alb)?

The difficulty score for Tour „hochgehadelt“ (Schwäbische Alb) is 10.7 of 100. That is harder than 72.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tour „hochgehadelt“ (Schwäbische Alb)?

The longest climb on Tour „hochgehadelt“ (Schwäbische Alb) runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 677 ft (206 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.7%.