[6] Kesseling Rundwanderweg

Rhein-Ahr-Eifel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 1,604 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

[6] Kesseling Rundwanderweg is a 8.5-mile loop route in Rhein-Ahr-Eifel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,604 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 2.5 miles gaining 1,099 feet at an average 8.3% grade. About 61% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,604 ft (489 m)
Average gain	188 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	2.5 mi, 1,099 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.9%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about [6] Kesseling Rundwanderweg

How much elevation gain does [6] Kesseling Rundwanderweg have?

[6] Kesseling Rundwanderweg has 1,604 ft (489 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 188 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is [6] Kesseling Rundwanderweg?

The difficulty score for [6] Kesseling Rundwanderweg is 12.4 of 100. That is harder than 77.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on [6] Kesseling Rundwanderweg?

The longest climb on [6] Kesseling Rundwanderweg runs 2.5 miles (4.0 km) and gains 1,099 ft (335 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.9%.