Edelsteinschleiferweg

Idar-Oberstein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

9.2 miles (14.8 km) · 1,856 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Edelsteinschleiferweg is a 9.2-mile loop route in Idar-Oberstein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,856 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 594 feet at an average 6.5% grade. About 46% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,856 ft (566 m)
Average gain	202 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 184 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.3%
Runnable	46% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	26%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Edelsteinschleiferweg

How much elevation gain does Edelsteinschleiferweg have?

Edelsteinschleiferweg has 1,856 ft (566 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.8 km). That averages 202 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Edelsteinschleiferweg?

The difficulty score for Edelsteinschleiferweg is 13.7 of 100. That is harder than 80.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Edelsteinschleiferweg?

The longest climb on Edelsteinschleiferweg runs 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and gains 184 ft (56 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.3%.