Altena Rundwanderweg (Germany)

Märkischer Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

26.5 miles (42.7 km) · 4,762 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Altena Rundwanderweg (Germany) is a 26.5-mile loop route in Märkischer Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 5,082 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.2 miles gaining 1,647 feet at an average 7.2% grade. About 63% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	26.5 mi (42.7 km)
Elevation gain	4,762 ft (1,452 m)
Average gain	179 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	7.2 mi, 909 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.2%
Runnable	65% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Altena Rundwanderweg (Germany)

How much elevation gain does Altena Rundwanderweg (Germany) have?

Altena Rundwanderweg (Germany) has 4,762 ft (1,452 m) of elevation gain over 26.5 miles (42.7 km). That averages 179 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Altena Rundwanderweg (Germany)?

The difficulty score for Altena Rundwanderweg (Germany) is 8.5 of 100. That is harder than 63.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 65% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Altena Rundwanderweg (Germany)?

The longest climb on Altena Rundwanderweg (Germany) runs 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and gains 909 ft (277 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.2%.