Bad Emstal, E7

Merxhausen, Hessen, Deutschland

8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 1,167 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bad Emstal, E7 is a 8.2-mile loop route in Merxhausen, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,167 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 552 feet at an average 4.9% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,167 ft (356 m)
Average gain	143 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 315 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.8%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	43%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Bad Emstal, E7

How much elevation gain does Bad Emstal, E7 have?

Bad Emstal, E7 has 1,167 ft (356 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.1 km). That averages 143 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bad Emstal, E7?

The difficulty score for Bad Emstal, E7 is 7.1 of 100. That is harder than 56.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bad Emstal, E7?

The longest climb on Bad Emstal, E7 runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 315 ft (96 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.8%.