LSG-Ratinger Stadtwald Süd-West, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
9.0 miles (14.4 km) · 513 ft elevation gain · Loop · mixed · Route
Balken Ratingen-Hösel is a 9.0-mile loop route in LSG-Ratinger Stadtwald Süd-West, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 513 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 478 feet at an average 1.1% grade. Approximately 92% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a gradual descent.
| Distance | 9.0 mi (14.4 km) |
| Elevation gain | 513 ft (156 m) |
| Average gain | 57 ft per mile (11 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 4.2 mi, 230 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 15.7% |
| Runnable | 92% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 0 descents |
| Profile shape | Down, then up |
| Difficulty score | 3 of 100 |
| Surface | mixed |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 75% |
| Mild uphill | 8% |
| Moderate uphill | 5% |
| Steep uphill | 2% |
| Mild downhill | 7% |
| Moderate downhill | 2% |
| Steep downhill | 2% |
Balken Ratingen-Hösel has 513 ft (156 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.4 km). That averages 57 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Balken Ratingen-Hösel is 3 of 100. That is harder than 30.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Balken Ratingen-Hösel runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 230 ft (70 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.7%.
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