Melsunger Rundwanderweg M2

Schwarzenberg, Hessen, Deutschland

9.4 miles (15.1 km) · 1,356 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Melsunger Rundwanderweg M2 is a 9.4-mile loop route in Schwarzenberg, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,356 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 2.5 miles gaining 754 feet at an average 4.7% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,356 ft (413 m)
Average gain	145 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	6.3 mi, 904 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.1%
Runnable	74% 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	33%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Melsunger Rundwanderweg M2

How much elevation gain does Melsunger Rundwanderweg M2 have?

Melsunger Rundwanderweg M2 has 1,356 ft (413 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.1 km). That averages 145 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Melsunger Rundwanderweg M2?

The difficulty score for Melsunger Rundwanderweg M2 is 8.6 of 100. That is harder than 63.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Melsunger Rundwanderweg M2?

The longest climb on Melsunger Rundwanderweg M2 runs 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and gains 904 ft (276 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.1%.