Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
10.1 miles (16.3 km) · 1,543 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Försterweg (Erlebnisweg Sieg Nr. 10) is a 10.1-mile loop route in Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,543 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 946 feet at an average 4.0% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.
| Distance | 10.1 mi (16.3 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,543 ft (470 m) |
| Average gain | 152 ft per mile (29 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 7.9 mi, 250 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 25.5% |
| Runnable | 74% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 1 descents |
| Profile shape | Down, then up |
| Difficulty score | 7.2 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 10% |
| Mild uphill | 26% |
| Moderate uphill | 10% |
| Steep uphill | 7% |
| Mild downhill | 25% |
| Moderate downhill | 14% |
| Steep downhill | 8% |
Försterweg (Erlebnisweg Sieg Nr. 10) has 1,543 ft (470 m) of elevation gain over 10.1 miles (16.3 km). That averages 152 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Försterweg (Erlebnisweg Sieg Nr. 10) is 7.2 of 100. That is harder than 56.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Försterweg (Erlebnisweg Sieg Nr. 10) runs 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and gains 250 ft (76 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.5%.
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