Freundschaftsweg

Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

9.5 miles (15.2 km) · 1,269 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Freundschaftsweg is a 9.5-mile loop route in Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,269 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 3.3 miles gaining 546 feet at an average 3.6% grade. Approximately 75% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,269 ft (387 m)
Average gain	134 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 247 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.5%
Runnable	75% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	39%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Freundschaftsweg

How much elevation gain does Freundschaftsweg have?

Freundschaftsweg has 1,269 ft (387 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.2 km). That averages 134 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Freundschaftsweg?

The difficulty score for Freundschaftsweg is 7.2 of 100. That is harder than 56.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 75% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Freundschaftsweg?

The longest climb on Freundschaftsweg runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 247 ft (75 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.5%.