Wanderweg 511

Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, Salzburg, Österreich

17.6 miles (28.4 km) · 7,550 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Wanderweg 511 route traverses 17.6 miles through Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, Salzburg, Österreich. Elevation gain totals 7,550 feet, with 8,460 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 3.7 miles, gaining 2,204 feet. The course averages 429 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 32% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 22.9 out of 10, placing it in the 89.5th percentile. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Salzburg.

Route facts

Distance	17.6 mi (28.4 km)
Elevation gain	7,550 ft (2,301 m)
Average gain	428 ft per mile (81 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 1,281 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	58.2%
Runnable	32% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	19.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Wanderweg 511

How much elevation gain does Wanderweg 511 have?

Wanderweg 511 has 7,550 ft (2,301 m) of elevation gain over 17.6 miles (28.4 km). That averages 428 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wanderweg 511?

The difficulty score for Wanderweg 511 is 19.1 of 100. That is harder than 89.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 32% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wanderweg 511?

The longest climb on Wanderweg 511 runs 4.3 miles (6.8 km) and gains 1,281 ft (391 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 58.2%.