Wasserbüffelweg

Naturpark Altmühltal, Bayern, Deutschland

10.5 miles (16.8 km) · 1,175 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wasserbüffelweg is a 10.5-mile loop route in Naturpark Altmühltal, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,175 feet of elevation. The route follows a front-loaded elevation profile, finishing 99 feet higher than it starts. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 531 feet at an average 3.0% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.5 mi (16.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,175 ft (358 m)
Average gain	112 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 411 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Front-loaded climb
Difficulty score	6.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	60%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Wasserbüffelweg

How much elevation gain does Wasserbüffelweg have?

Wasserbüffelweg has 1,175 ft (358 m) of elevation gain over 10.5 miles (16.8 km). That averages 112 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wasserbüffelweg?

The difficulty score for Wasserbüffelweg is 6.1 of 100. That is harder than 49.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wasserbüffelweg?

The longest climb on Wasserbüffelweg runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 411 ft (125 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18%.