[4] HWW Westerwald Etappe 2 (Hachenburg - Selters)

Schmidthahn, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

24.7 miles (39.7 km) · 1,878 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

[4] HWW Westerwald Etappe 2 (Hachenburg - Selters) is a 24.7-mile loop route in Schmidthahn, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,878 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 10.2 miles gaining 380 feet at an average 3.2% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	24.7 mi (39.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,878 ft (572 m)
Average gain	76 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	11.9 mi, 317 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.1%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	64%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about [4] HWW Westerwald Etappe 2 (Hachenburg - Selters)

How much elevation gain does [4] HWW Westerwald Etappe 2 (Hachenburg - Selters) have?

[4] HWW Westerwald Etappe 2 (Hachenburg - Selters) has 1,878 ft (572 m) of elevation gain over 24.7 miles (39.7 km). That averages 76 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is [4] HWW Westerwald Etappe 2 (Hachenburg - Selters)?

The difficulty score for [4] HWW Westerwald Etappe 2 (Hachenburg - Selters) is 5 of 100. That is harder than 42.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on [4] HWW Westerwald Etappe 2 (Hachenburg - Selters)?

The longest climb on [4] HWW Westerwald Etappe 2 (Hachenburg - Selters) runs 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and gains 317 ft (97 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.1%.