Watzmann Ostwand (Germany)

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land, Bayern, Deutschland

4.0 miles (6.5 km) · 6,740 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Watzmann Ostwand (Germany) route traverses 4.0 miles through Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land, Bayern, Deutschland. Elevation gain totals 6,754 feet, with 21 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 2.5 miles and gains 6,126 feet. Vertical rate measures 1680 feet of gain per mile. About 28% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 99.7th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Bayern.

Route facts

Distance4.0 mi (6.5 km)
Elevation gain6,740 ft (2,054 m)
Average gain1,677 ft per mile (318 m per km)
Longest climb4.0 mi, 6,702 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade85.2%
Runnable28% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shapeSteady climb
Difficulty score29.9 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat4%
Mild uphill21%
Moderate uphill5%
Steep uphill67%
Mild downhill3%

Questions about Watzmann Ostwand (Germany)

How much elevation gain does Watzmann Ostwand (Germany) have?

Watzmann Ostwand (Germany) has 6,740 ft (2,054 m) of elevation gain over 4.0 miles (6.5 km). That averages 1,677 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Watzmann Ostwand (Germany)?

The difficulty score for Watzmann Ostwand (Germany) is 29.9 of 100. That is harder than 97.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 28% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Watzmann Ostwand (Germany)?

The longest climb on Watzmann Ostwand (Germany) runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 6,702 ft (2,043 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 85.2%.

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