Veitsberg Höhenweg

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura, Bayern, Deutschland

10.1 miles (16.3 km) · 1,248 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Veitsberg Höhenweg is a 10.1-mile loop route in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,248 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 715 feet at an average 5.1% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.1 mi (16.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,248 ft (380 m)
Average gain	123 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 919 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.2%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	36%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Veitsberg Höhenweg

How much elevation gain does Veitsberg Höhenweg have?

Veitsberg Höhenweg has 1,248 ft (380 m) of elevation gain over 10.1 miles (16.3 km). That averages 123 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Veitsberg Höhenweg?

The difficulty score for Veitsberg Höhenweg is 7 of 100. That is harder than 55.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Veitsberg Höhenweg?

The longest climb on Veitsberg Höhenweg runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 919 ft (280 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.2%.