Wasgaufelsenweg

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

12.1 miles (19.5 km) · 2,510 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wasgaufelsenweg is a 12.1-mile loop route in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 2,510 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.1 miles gaining 629 feet at an average 4.1% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.1 mi (19.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,510 ft (765 m)
Average gain	208 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 411 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Wasgaufelsenweg

How much elevation gain does Wasgaufelsenweg have?

Wasgaufelsenweg has 2,510 ft (765 m) of elevation gain over 12.1 miles (19.5 km). That averages 208 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wasgaufelsenweg?

The difficulty score for Wasgaufelsenweg is 10.9 of 100. That is harder than 73% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wasgaufelsenweg?

The longest climb on Wasgaufelsenweg runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 411 ft (125 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30%.