Doppelbalken Herscheid - Nordhelle

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 1,771 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Doppelbalken Herscheid - Nordhelle is a 8.9-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,771 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 1.5 miles gaining 580 feet at an average 6.6% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,771 ft (540 m)
Average gain	199 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 506 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.5%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	35%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Doppelbalken Herscheid - Nordhelle

How much elevation gain does Doppelbalken Herscheid - Nordhelle have?

Doppelbalken Herscheid - Nordhelle has 1,771 ft (540 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 199 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Doppelbalken Herscheid - Nordhelle?

The difficulty score for Doppelbalken Herscheid - Nordhelle is 10.9 of 100. That is harder than 72.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Doppelbalken Herscheid - Nordhelle?

The longest climb on Doppelbalken Herscheid - Nordhelle runs 3.6 miles (5.7 km) and gains 506 ft (154 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.5%.