Aggertal und Naafbachtal

Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 1,230 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Aggertal und Naafbachtal is a 8.6-mile loop route in Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,230 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 2.6 miles gaining 543 feet at an average 7.6% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,230 ft (375 m)
Average gain	144 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 554 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.3%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Aggertal und Naafbachtal

How much elevation gain does Aggertal und Naafbachtal have?

Aggertal und Naafbachtal has 1,230 ft (375 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 144 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Aggertal und Naafbachtal?

The difficulty score for Aggertal und Naafbachtal is 7.1 of 100. That is harder than 56.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Aggertal und Naafbachtal?

The longest climb on Aggertal und Naafbachtal runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 554 ft (169 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.3%.