Kapellenweg

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

26.9 miles (43.3 km) · 2,927 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kapellenweg is a 26.9-mile loop route in Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,886 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.2 miles gaining 876 feet at an average 3.0% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	26.9 mi (43.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,927 ft (892 m)
Average gain	109 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	8.9 mi, 486 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.2%
Runnable	81% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	5.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	32%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Kapellenweg

How much elevation gain does Kapellenweg have?

Kapellenweg has 2,927 ft (892 m) of elevation gain over 26.9 miles (43.3 km). That averages 109 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kapellenweg?

The difficulty score for Kapellenweg is 5.9 of 100. That is harder than 49% 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 Kapellenweg?

The longest climb on Kapellenweg runs 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and gains 486 ft (148 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.2%.