(I) Sonnenweg

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 1,152 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

(I) Sonnenweg is a 8.2-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,152 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 2.3 miles gaining 593 feet at an average 4.4% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,152 ft (351 m)
Average gain	141 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	2.1 mi, 575 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.9%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	34%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about (I) Sonnenweg

How much elevation gain does (I) Sonnenweg have?

(I) Sonnenweg has 1,152 ft (351 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 141 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is (I) Sonnenweg?

The difficulty score for (I) Sonnenweg is 9.2 of 100. That is harder than 66.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on (I) Sonnenweg?

The longest climb on (I) Sonnenweg runs 2.1 miles (3.4 km) and gains 575 ft (175 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.9%.