Kräuterweg

Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

9.5 miles (15.2 km) · 1,590 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kräuterweg is a 9.5-mile loop route in Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,590 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.4 miles gaining 390 feet at an average 4.0% grade. About 67% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,590 ft (485 m)
Average gain	168 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	2.0 mi, 144 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.9%
Runnable	67% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Kräuterweg

How much elevation gain does Kräuterweg have?

Kräuterweg has 1,590 ft (485 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.2 km). That averages 168 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kräuterweg?

The difficulty score for Kräuterweg is 8.5 of 100. That is harder than 63.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 67% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kräuterweg?

The longest climb on Kräuterweg runs 2.0 miles (3.2 km) and gains 144 ft (44 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.9%.