Hö1 - Rundwanderweg "Vom Tal zur Höhe"

Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

9.0 miles (14.4 km) · 1,768 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Hö1 - Rundwanderweg "Vom Tal zur Höhe" is a 9.0 mile route in Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland. The course features 1,768 feet of elevation gain and 1,729 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 1.6 miles with -190 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 197 feet per mile. Approximately 62% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 11.9 puts it in the top 29.4% of challenging routes at this distance. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Rheinland-Pfalz's mountain terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,768 ft (539 m)
Average gain	197 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 874 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.1%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	9.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Hö1 - Rundwanderweg "Vom Tal zur Höhe"

How much elevation gain does Hö1 - Rundwanderweg "Vom Tal zur Höhe" have?

Hö1 - Rundwanderweg "Vom Tal zur Höhe" has 1,768 ft (539 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.4 km). That averages 197 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hö1 - Rundwanderweg "Vom Tal zur Höhe"?

The difficulty score for Hö1 - Rundwanderweg "Vom Tal zur Höhe" is 9.9 of 100. That is harder than 69.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hö1 - Rundwanderweg "Vom Tal zur Höhe"?

The longest climb on Hö1 - Rundwanderweg "Vom Tal zur Höhe" runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and gains 874 ft (266 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.1%.