Ilsetalpfad

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

10.0 miles (16.1 km) · 1,644 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ilsetalpfad is a 10.0-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,644 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 408 feet at an average 8.7% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.0 mi (16.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,644 ft (501 m)
Average gain	164 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 732 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.9%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	29%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Ilsetalpfad

How much elevation gain does Ilsetalpfad have?

Ilsetalpfad has 1,644 ft (501 m) of elevation gain over 10.0 miles (16.1 km). That averages 164 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ilsetalpfad?

The difficulty score for Ilsetalpfad is 8.9 of 100. That is harder than 64.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ilsetalpfad?

The longest climb on Ilsetalpfad runs 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and gains 732 ft (223 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.9%.