Boppard Skyrace

Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

17.5 miles (28.2 km) · 4,594 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boppard Skyrace is a 17.5-mile loop route in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 4,603 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 5.2 miles gaining 1,734 feet at an average 4.6% grade. About 44% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	17.5 mi (28.2 km)
Elevation gain	4,594 ft (1,400 m)
Average gain	262 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 1,243 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.1%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Boppard Skyrace

How much elevation gain does Boppard Skyrace have?

Boppard Skyrace has 4,594 ft (1,400 m) of elevation gain over 17.5 miles (28.2 km). That averages 262 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boppard Skyrace?

The difficulty score for Boppard Skyrace is 11.4 of 100. That is harder than 74.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Boppard Skyrace?

The longest climb on Boppard Skyrace runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 1,243 ft (379 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.1%.