Brombach-Weg

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hessen, Deutschland

9.7 miles (15.6 km) · 2,153 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Brombach-Weg covers 9.7 miles across Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hessen, Deutschland. Runners face 2,153 feet of climbing with 2,156 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 1.8 miles and gains 360 feet. Vertical rate measures 225 feet of gain per mile. The course is 54% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 73.3th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Hessen adventures.

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,153 ft (656 m)
Average gain	223 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 1,088 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Brombach-Weg

How much elevation gain does Brombach-Weg have?

Brombach-Weg has 2,153 ft (656 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.6 km). That averages 223 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Brombach-Weg?

The difficulty score for Brombach-Weg is 10.5 of 100. That is harder than 71.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Brombach-Weg?

The longest climb on Brombach-Weg runs 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and gains 1,088 ft (332 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34%.