Heideschleife Wilseder Berg

Lüneburger Heide, Niedersachsen, Deutschland

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 838 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Heideschleife Wilseder Berg is a 9.0-mile loop route in Lüneburger Heide, Niedersachsen, Deutschland, gaining 838 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 323 feet at an average 1.8% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	838 ft (255 m)
Average gain	93 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 229 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.7%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	53%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Heideschleife Wilseder Berg

How much elevation gain does Heideschleife Wilseder Berg have?

Heideschleife Wilseder Berg has 838 ft (255 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 93 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Heideschleife Wilseder Berg?

The difficulty score for Heideschleife Wilseder Berg is 4.5 of 100. That is harder than 39.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% 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 Wilseder Berg?

The longest climb on Heideschleife Wilseder Berg runs 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and gains 229 ft (70 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.7%.