Wanderweg Vesser-Goldlauter

Naturpark Thüringer Wald, Thüringen, Deutschland

9.9 miles (15.9 km) · 2,018 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wanderweg Vesser-Goldlauter is a 9.9-mile loop route in Naturpark Thüringer Wald, Thüringen, Deutschland, gaining 2,018 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 871 feet at an average 5.5% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (15.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,018 ft (615 m)
Average gain	204 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 966 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.8%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	12.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	19%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Wanderweg Vesser-Goldlauter

How much elevation gain does Wanderweg Vesser-Goldlauter have?

Wanderweg Vesser-Goldlauter has 2,018 ft (615 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (15.9 km). That averages 204 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wanderweg Vesser-Goldlauter?

The difficulty score for Wanderweg Vesser-Goldlauter is 12.1 of 100. That is harder than 76.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% 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 Vesser-Goldlauter?

The longest climb on Wanderweg Vesser-Goldlauter runs 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and gains 966 ft (295 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.8%.