BUND-Schlüchtern-Rundweg 2

Naturpark Hessischer Spessart, Hessen, Deutschland

14.5 miles (23.3 km) · 1,835 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

BUND-Schlüchtern-Rundweg 2 is a 14.5-mile loop route in Naturpark Hessischer Spessart, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,835 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 9.2 miles gaining 1,492 feet at an average 1.8% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.5 mi (23.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,835 ft (559 m)
Average gain	127 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	9.2 mi, 866 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.9%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	47%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about BUND-Schlüchtern-Rundweg 2

How much elevation gain does BUND-Schlüchtern-Rundweg 2 have?

BUND-Schlüchtern-Rundweg 2 has 1,835 ft (559 m) of elevation gain over 14.5 miles (23.3 km). That averages 127 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is BUND-Schlüchtern-Rundweg 2?

The difficulty score for BUND-Schlüchtern-Rundweg 2 is 5.8 of 100. That is harder than 48.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on BUND-Schlüchtern-Rundweg 2?

The longest climb on BUND-Schlüchtern-Rundweg 2 runs 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and gains 866 ft (264 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.9%.