Dickschieder Wildwechsel

Dickschied, Hessen, Deutschland

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 1,658 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Dickschieder Wildwechsel is a 8.2-mile loop route in Dickschied, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,658 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 1.8 miles gaining 565 feet at an average 5.4% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,658 ft (505 m)
Average gain	203 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 541 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	41%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	9.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Dickschieder Wildwechsel

How much elevation gain does Dickschieder Wildwechsel have?

Dickschieder Wildwechsel has 1,658 ft (505 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 203 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dickschieder Wildwechsel?

The difficulty score for Dickschieder Wildwechsel is 9.1 of 100. That is harder than 65.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Dickschieder Wildwechsel?

The longest climb on Dickschieder Wildwechsel runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 541 ft (165 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41%.