מבר בהר לנחל המערה

שמורת טבע נחל דולב, מחוז ירושלים, ישראל

13.9 miles (22.3 km) · 2,920 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

מבר בהר לנחל המערה is a 13.9-mile loop route in שמורת טבע נחל דולב, מחוז ירושלים, ישראל, gaining 2,920 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 1,302 feet at an average 8.9% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.9 mi (22.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,920 ft (890 m)
Average gain	211 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	7.1 mi, 1,213 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.6%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	14.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	34%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	36%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about מבר בהר לנחל המערה

How much elevation gain does מבר בהר לנחל המערה have?

מבר בהר לנחל המערה has 2,920 ft (890 m) of elevation gain over 13.9 miles (22.3 km). That averages 211 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is מבר בהר לנחל המערה?

The difficulty score for מבר בהר לנחל המערה is 14.2 of 100. That is harder than 81.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on מבר בהר לנחל המערה?

The longest climb on מבר בהר לנחל המערה runs 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and gains 1,213 ft (370 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.6%.