Kirchhöfer Rundweg K3

Schwarzenberg, Hessen, Deutschland

9.0 miles (14.6 km) · 1,447 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kirchhöfer Rundweg K3 is a 9.0-mile loop route in Schwarzenberg, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,447 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 2.9 miles gaining 564 feet at an average 6.6% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,447 ft (441 m)
Average gain	160 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 608 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.3%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Kirchhöfer Rundweg K3

How much elevation gain does Kirchhöfer Rundweg K3 have?

Kirchhöfer Rundweg K3 has 1,447 ft (441 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.6 km). That averages 160 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kirchhöfer Rundweg K3?

The difficulty score for Kirchhöfer Rundweg K3 is 8.8 of 100. That is harder than 64.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kirchhöfer Rundweg K3?

The longest climb on Kirchhöfer Rundweg K3 runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 608 ft (185 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.3%.