Esselsteig

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

7.0 miles (11.3 km) · 1,005 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Esselsteig route traverses 7.0 miles through Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. Elevation gain totals 1,005 feet, with 1,025 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 1.7 miles, gaining 286 feet. The course averages 150 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 66% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 9.5 out of 10, placing it in the 61.78th percentile. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Nordrhein-Westfalen.