Erlebnisweg Eschbach

Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

14.6 miles (23.5 km) · 1,773 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Erlebnisweg Eschbach is a 14.6-mile loop route in Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,773 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.3 miles gaining 940 feet at an average 1.2% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.6 mi (23.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,773 ft (540 m)
Average gain	122 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 380 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	48.5%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	40%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Erlebnisweg Eschbach

How much elevation gain does Erlebnisweg Eschbach have?

Erlebnisweg Eschbach has 1,773 ft (540 m) of elevation gain over 14.6 miles (23.5 km). That averages 122 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Erlebnisweg Eschbach?

The difficulty score for Erlebnisweg Eschbach is 4.4 of 100. That is harder than 39.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Erlebnisweg Eschbach?

The longest climb on Erlebnisweg Eschbach runs 5.0 miles (8.0 km) and gains 380 ft (116 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.5%.