Mäanderweg

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

16.4 miles (26.4 km) · 2,161 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mäanderweg is a 16.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,161 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 5.1 miles gaining 689 feet at an average 2.2% grade. Approximately 82% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.4 mi (26.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,161 ft (659 m)
Average gain	132 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 490 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.8%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Mäanderweg

How much elevation gain does Mäanderweg have?

Mäanderweg has 2,161 ft (659 m) of elevation gain over 16.4 miles (26.4 km). That averages 132 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mäanderweg?

The difficulty score for Mäanderweg is 6.4 of 100. That is harder than 51.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mäanderweg?

The longest climb on Mäanderweg runs 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and gains 490 ft (150 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.8%.