Heideschleife Schwarze Berge

Hamburg, Deutschland

10.1 miles (16.2 km) · 1,183 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Heideschleife Schwarze Berge is a 10.1-mile loop route in Hamburg, Deutschland, gaining 1,183 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.9 miles gaining 271 feet at an average 2.4% grade. Approximately 82% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.1 mi (16.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,183 ft (361 m)
Average gain	117 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 353 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	35%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Heideschleife Schwarze Berge

How much elevation gain does Heideschleife Schwarze Berge have?

Heideschleife Schwarze Berge has 1,183 ft (361 m) of elevation gain over 10.1 miles (16.2 km). That averages 117 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Heideschleife Schwarze Berge?

The difficulty score for Heideschleife Schwarze Berge is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 45.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Heideschleife Schwarze Berge?

The longest climb on Heideschleife Schwarze Berge runs 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and gains 353 ft (108 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15%.