Balve Rundweg B1

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

12.3 miles (19.8 km) · 890 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Balve Rundweg B1 is a 12.3-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 890 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.3 miles gaining 481 feet at an average 5.1% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.3 mi (19.8 km)
Elevation gain	890 ft (271 m)
Average gain	72 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 361 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.2%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	85%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Balve Rundweg B1

How much elevation gain does Balve Rundweg B1 have?

Balve Rundweg B1 has 890 ft (271 m) of elevation gain over 12.3 miles (19.8 km). That averages 72 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Balve Rundweg B1?

The difficulty score for Balve Rundweg B1 is 2.9 of 100. That is harder than 29.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Balve Rundweg B1?

The longest climb on Balve Rundweg B1 runs 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and gains 361 ft (110 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.2%.