Junkernhees - Littfeld

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

11.1 miles (17.8 km) · 918 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Junkernhees - Littfeld is a 11.1-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 918 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.8 miles gaining 496 feet at an average 1.4% grade. Approximately 85% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.1 mi (17.8 km)
Elevation gain	918 ft (280 m)
Average gain	83 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 435 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20%
Runnable	85% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	5.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	44%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Junkernhees - Littfeld

How much elevation gain does Junkernhees - Littfeld have?

Junkernhees - Littfeld has 918 ft (280 m) of elevation gain over 11.1 miles (17.8 km). That averages 83 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Junkernhees - Littfeld?

The difficulty score for Junkernhees - Littfeld is 5.2 of 100. That is harder than 44.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 85% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Junkernhees - Littfeld?

The longest climb on Junkernhees - Littfeld runs 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and gains 435 ft (133 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20%.