Melsunger Rundwanderweg M7

Melsungen, Hessen, Deutschland

11.6 miles (18.6 km) · 1,461 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Melsunger Rundwanderweg M7 is a 11.6-mile loop route in Melsungen, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,461 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 5.0 miles gaining 980 feet at an average 3.6% grade. Approximately 83% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	11.6 mi (18.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,461 ft (445 m)
Average gain	126 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 605 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.6%
Runnable	83% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	31%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Melsunger Rundwanderweg M7

How much elevation gain does Melsunger Rundwanderweg M7 have?

Melsunger Rundwanderweg M7 has 1,461 ft (445 m) of elevation gain over 11.6 miles (18.6 km). That averages 126 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Melsunger Rundwanderweg M7?

The difficulty score for Melsunger Rundwanderweg M7 is 6 of 100. That is harder than 49.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 83% 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 M7?

The longest climb on Melsunger Rundwanderweg M7 runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 605 ft (184 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.6%.