Amecker Rundwanderweg

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

20.8 miles (33.4 km) · 2,600 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Amecker Rundwanderweg is a 20.8-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,600 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.7 miles gaining 1,200 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 77% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	20.8 mi (33.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,600 ft (793 m)
Average gain	125 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	7.5 mi, 1,031 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.4%
Runnable	77% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	39%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Amecker Rundwanderweg

How much elevation gain does Amecker Rundwanderweg have?

Amecker Rundwanderweg has 2,600 ft (793 m) of elevation gain over 20.8 miles (33.4 km). That averages 125 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Amecker Rundwanderweg?

The difficulty score for Amecker Rundwanderweg is 7.5 of 100. That is harder than 58.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Amecker Rundwanderweg?

The longest climb on Amecker Rundwanderweg runs 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and gains 1,031 ft (314 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.4%.