[B3] Burgweg 3

Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

12.7 miles (20.5 km) · 1,768 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

[B3] Burgweg 3 is a 12.7-mile loop route in Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,768 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 2.0 miles gaining 545 feet at an average 4.5% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	12.7 mi (20.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,768 ft (539 m)
Average gain	139 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 415 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.2%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	6.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	39%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about [B3] Burgweg 3

How much elevation gain does [B3] Burgweg 3 have?

[B3] Burgweg 3 has 1,768 ft (539 m) of elevation gain over 12.7 miles (20.5 km). That averages 139 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is [B3] Burgweg 3?

The difficulty score for [B3] Burgweg 3 is 6.7 of 100. That is harder than 53.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on [B3] Burgweg 3?

The longest climb on [B3] Burgweg 3 runs 4.1 miles (6.5 km) and gains 415 ft (127 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.2%.