Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
12.8 miles (20.6 km) · 1,931 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
WT4 Auf den Spuren von Dichtern und Denkern is a 12.8-mile loop route in Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, gaining 1,931 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.6 miles gaining 978 feet at an average 2.3% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual descent.
| Distance | 12.8 mi (20.6 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,931 ft (589 m) |
| Average gain | 151 ft per mile (29 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 7.1 mi, 421 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 21.2% |
| Runnable | 68% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 1 descents |
| Profile shape | Down, then up |
| Difficulty score | 8.3 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 13% |
| Mild uphill | 25% |
| Moderate uphill | 14% |
| Steep uphill | 6% |
| Mild downhill | 23% |
| Moderate downhill | 8% |
| Steep downhill | 12% |
WT4 Auf den Spuren von Dichtern und Denkern has 1,931 ft (589 m) of elevation gain over 12.8 miles (20.6 km). That averages 151 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for WT4 Auf den Spuren von Dichtern und Denkern is 8.3 of 100. That is harder than 62.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on WT4 Auf den Spuren von Dichtern und Denkern runs 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and gains 421 ft (128 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.2%.
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