Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
17.7 miles (28.4 km) · 2,965 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
(H) Herscheider Rundweg is a 17.7-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,965 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.7 miles gaining 911 feet at an average 7.1% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 17.7 mi (28.4 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,965 ft (904 m) |
| Average gain | 168 ft per mile (32 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 4.7 mi, 656 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 22% |
| Runnable | 69% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 8.6 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 31% |
| Mild uphill | 14% |
| Moderate uphill | 8% |
| Steep uphill | 13% |
| Mild downhill | 12% |
| Moderate downhill | 11% |
| Steep downhill | 11% |
(H) Herscheider Rundweg has 2,965 ft (904 m) of elevation gain over 17.7 miles (28.4 km). That averages 168 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for (H) Herscheider Rundweg is 8.6 of 100. That is harder than 63.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on (H) Herscheider Rundweg runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 656 ft (200 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22%.
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