Gelnhäuser Rundweg Nr.5

Naturpark Hessischer Spessart, Hessen, Deutschland

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 1,320 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Gelnhäuser Rundweg Nr.5 is a 8.1-mile loop route in Naturpark Hessischer Spessart, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,320 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 2.1 miles gaining 437 feet at an average 5.7% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,320 ft (402 m)
Average gain	163 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 691 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.5%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	34%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Gelnhäuser Rundweg Nr.5

How much elevation gain does Gelnhäuser Rundweg Nr.5 have?

Gelnhäuser Rundweg Nr.5 has 1,320 ft (402 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 163 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gelnhäuser Rundweg Nr.5?

The difficulty score for Gelnhäuser Rundweg Nr.5 is 7.5 of 100. That is harder than 58.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Gelnhäuser Rundweg Nr.5?

The longest climb on Gelnhäuser Rundweg Nr.5 runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 691 ft (211 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.5%.