Extratour Hirzenhainer Höhenflug

Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland, Hessen, Deutschland

8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 1,321 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Extratour Hirzenhainer Höhenflug is a 8.1-mile loop route in Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,321 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 664 feet at an average 4.1% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,321 ft (403 m)
Average gain	163 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 325 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.1%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Extratour Hirzenhainer Höhenflug

How much elevation gain does Extratour Hirzenhainer Höhenflug have?

Extratour Hirzenhainer Höhenflug has 1,321 ft (403 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 163 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Extratour Hirzenhainer Höhenflug?

The difficulty score for Extratour Hirzenhainer Höhenflug is 8.4 of 100. That is harder than 62.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% 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 Hirzenhainer Höhenflug?

The longest climb on Extratour Hirzenhainer Höhenflug runs 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and gains 325 ft (99 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.1%.