Hilchenbacher Höhenring

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

14.5 miles (23.3 km) · 2,394 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hilchenbacher Höhenring is a 14.5-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,394 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.6 miles gaining 1,239 feet at an average 4.0% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.5 mi (23.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,394 ft (730 m)
Average gain	165 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 999 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.5%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	18%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Hilchenbacher Höhenring

How much elevation gain does Hilchenbacher Höhenring have?

Hilchenbacher Höhenring has 2,394 ft (730 m) of elevation gain over 14.5 miles (23.3 km). That averages 165 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hilchenbacher Höhenring?

The difficulty score for Hilchenbacher Höhenring is 8.4 of 100. That is harder than 62.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hilchenbacher Höhenring?

The longest climb on Hilchenbacher Höhenring runs 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and gains 999 ft (305 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.5%.