Katharinaweg

Rhein-Ahr-Eifel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 1,743 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Katharinaweg is a 8.8-mile loop route in Rhein-Ahr-Eifel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,743 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.2 miles gaining 928 feet at an average 7.8% grade. About 61% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,743 ft (531 m)
Average gain	198 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	2.0 mi, 895 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.6%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 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	35%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Katharinaweg

How much elevation gain does Katharinaweg have?

Katharinaweg has 1,743 ft (531 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.2 km). That averages 198 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Katharinaweg?

The difficulty score for Katharinaweg is 9.2 of 100. That is harder than 66.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Katharinaweg?

The longest climb on Katharinaweg runs 2.0 miles (3.2 km) and gains 895 ft (273 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.6%.