Extratour Christenberg

Mellnau, Hessen, Deutschland

9.6 miles (15.5 km) · 1,523 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Extratour Christenberg is a 9.6-mile loop route in Mellnau, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,523 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 3.8 miles gaining 860 feet at an average 6.3% grade. About 66% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,523 ft (464 m)
Average gain	158 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 568 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.2%
Runnable	66% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	37%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Extratour Christenberg

How much elevation gain does Extratour Christenberg have?

Extratour Christenberg has 1,523 ft (464 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.5 km). That averages 158 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Extratour Christenberg?

The difficulty score for Extratour Christenberg is 8 of 100. That is harder than 60.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Extratour Christenberg?

The longest climb on Extratour Christenberg runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 568 ft (173 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.2%.