BaldeneySteig (Germany)

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

16.3 miles (26.2 km) · 2,464 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

BaldeneySteig (Germany) is a 16.3-mile loop route in Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,467 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain covers 5 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.3 mi (26.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,464 ft (751 m)
Average gain	151 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 285 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.7%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	6.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about BaldeneySteig (Germany)

How much elevation gain does BaldeneySteig (Germany) have?

BaldeneySteig (Germany) has 2,464 ft (751 m) of elevation gain over 16.3 miles (26.2 km). That averages 151 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is BaldeneySteig (Germany)?

The difficulty score for BaldeneySteig (Germany) is 6.7 of 100. That is harder than 53.4% 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 BaldeneySteig (Germany)?

The longest climb on BaldeneySteig (Germany) runs 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and gains 285 ft (87 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.7%.