Hengstey- und Harkortsee

Herdecke, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.8 miles (14.1 km) · 1,112 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hengstey- und Harkortsee is a 8.8-mile loop route in Herdecke, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,112 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 78 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 561 feet at an average 13.1% grade. Approximately 81% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,112 ft (339 m)
Average gain	127 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 560 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.4%
Runnable	81% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	5.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	53%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Hengstey- und Harkortsee

How much elevation gain does Hengstey- und Harkortsee have?

Hengstey- und Harkortsee has 1,112 ft (339 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.1 km). That averages 127 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hengstey- und Harkortsee?

The difficulty score for Hengstey- und Harkortsee is 5.5 of 100. That is harder than 46.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 81% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hengstey- und Harkortsee?

The longest climb on Hengstey- und Harkortsee runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 560 ft (171 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.4%.