Zschirnstein Trail

Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Sachsen, Deutschland

12.2 miles (19.6 km) · 2,088 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Zschirnstein Trail is a 12.2-mile loop route in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Sachsen, Deutschland, gaining 2,088 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 1,119 feet at an average 8.9% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.2 mi (19.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,088 ft (636 m)
Average gain	172 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 1,419 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.2%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Zschirnstein Trail

How much elevation gain does Zschirnstein Trail have?

Zschirnstein Trail has 2,088 ft (636 m) of elevation gain over 12.2 miles (19.6 km). That averages 172 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Zschirnstein Trail?

The difficulty score for Zschirnstein Trail is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 64% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Zschirnstein Trail?

The longest climb on Zschirnstein Trail runs 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and gains 1,419 ft (433 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.2%.