Kappesweg

Naturpark Rheinland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

15.6 miles (25.1 km) · 699 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kappesweg is a 15.6-mile loop route in Naturpark Rheinland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 699 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.2 miles gaining 441 feet at an average 3.6% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.6 mi (25.1 km)
Elevation gain	699 ft (213 m)
Average gain	45 ft per mile (8 m per km)
Longest climb	2.2 mi, 408 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.2%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	84%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Kappesweg

How much elevation gain does Kappesweg have?

Kappesweg has 699 ft (213 m) of elevation gain over 15.6 miles (25.1 km). That averages 45 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kappesweg?

The difficulty score for Kappesweg is 2.2 of 100. That is harder than 24.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kappesweg?

The longest climb on Kappesweg runs 2.2 miles (3.5 km) and gains 408 ft (125 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.2%.