Waldhaus-Weg R14

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale, Thüringen, Deutschland

12.9 miles (20.7 km) · 2,007 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Waldhaus-Weg R14 is a 12.9-mile loop route in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale, Thüringen, Deutschland, gaining 2,007 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 4.7 miles gaining 908 feet at an average 2.9% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	12.9 mi (20.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,007 ft (612 m)
Average gain	156 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	7.9 mi, 727 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.4%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	25%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Waldhaus-Weg R14

How much elevation gain does Waldhaus-Weg R14 have?

Waldhaus-Weg R14 has 2,007 ft (612 m) of elevation gain over 12.9 miles (20.7 km). That averages 156 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Waldhaus-Weg R14?

The difficulty score for Waldhaus-Weg R14 is 7.8 of 100. That is harder than 59.7% 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 Waldhaus-Weg R14?

The longest climb on Waldhaus-Weg R14 runs 7.9 miles (12.8 km) and gains 727 ft (222 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.4%.