Der Überhöhische

Fischbach, Hessen, Deutschland

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 1,556 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Der Überhöhische is a 9.3-mile loop route in Fischbach, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,556 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 83 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 499 feet at an average 3.2% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,556 ft (474 m)
Average gain	167 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 403 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.1%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	8.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Der Überhöhische

How much elevation gain does Der Überhöhische have?

Der Überhöhische has 1,556 ft (474 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 167 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Der Überhöhische?

The difficulty score for Der Überhöhische is 8.2 of 100. That is harder than 61.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Der Überhöhische?

The longest climb on Der Überhöhische runs 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and gains 403 ft (123 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.1%.