Watzmann-Umrundung (Germany)

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land, Bayern, Deutschland

18.6 miles (29.9 km) · 6,350 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Watzmann-Umrundung (Germany) is a 18.6-mile loop route in Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 6,341 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.2 miles gaining 3,629 feet at an average 16.5% grade. Only 31% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	18.6 mi (29.9 km)
Elevation gain	6,350 ft (1,936 m)
Average gain	342 ft per mile (65 m per km)
Longest climb	7.2 mi, 3,620 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	55.2%
Runnable	31% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Watzmann-Umrundung (Germany)

How much elevation gain does Watzmann-Umrundung (Germany) have?

Watzmann-Umrundung (Germany) has 6,350 ft (1,936 m) of elevation gain over 18.6 miles (29.9 km). That averages 342 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Watzmann-Umrundung (Germany)?

The difficulty score for Watzmann-Umrundung (Germany) is 16.5 of 100. That is harder than 86.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 31% 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-Umrundung (Germany)?

The longest climb on Watzmann-Umrundung (Germany) runs 7.2 miles (11.5 km) and gains 3,620 ft (1,103 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.2%.