Vier-Brunnen-Weg

Lichtenfels, Bayern, Deutschland

8.8 miles (14.1 km) · 1,200 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Vier-Brunnen-Weg is a 8.8-mile loop route in Lichtenfels, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,200 feet of elevation. The route follows a front-loaded elevation profile, finishing 99 feet higher than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 503 feet at an average 1.9% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,200 ft (366 m)
Average gain	137 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 223 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Front-loaded climb
Difficulty score	7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	44%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Vier-Brunnen-Weg

How much elevation gain does Vier-Brunnen-Weg have?

Vier-Brunnen-Weg has 1,200 ft (366 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.1 km). That averages 137 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vier-Brunnen-Weg?

The difficulty score for Vier-Brunnen-Weg is 7 of 100. That is harder than 55.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Vier-Brunnen-Weg?

The longest climb on Vier-Brunnen-Weg runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 223 ft (68 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25%.