Kirchweg

Oberstoppel, Hessen, Deutschland

9.6 miles (15.4 km) · 1,437 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kirchweg is a 9.6-mile loop route in Oberstoppel, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,437 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 682 feet at an average 4.8% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,437 ft (438 m)
Average gain	150 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 516 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.4%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Kirchweg

How much elevation gain does Kirchweg have?

Kirchweg has 1,437 ft (438 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.4 km). That averages 150 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kirchweg?

The difficulty score for Kirchweg is 8.6 of 100. That is harder than 63.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kirchweg?

The longest climb on Kirchweg runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 516 ft (157 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.4%.