Mernes - Wanderweg Apfel

Naturpark Hessischer Spessart, Hessen, Deutschland

9.3 miles (14.9 km) · 1,162 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mernes - Wanderweg Apfel is a 9.3-mile loop route in Naturpark Hessischer Spessart, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,162 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.5 miles gaining 584 feet at an average 7.2% grade. Approximately 77% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (14.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,162 ft (354 m)
Average gain	126 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 626 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.6%
Runnable	77% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Mernes - Wanderweg Apfel

How much elevation gain does Mernes - Wanderweg Apfel have?

Mernes - Wanderweg Apfel has 1,162 ft (354 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (14.9 km). That averages 126 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mernes - Wanderweg Apfel?

The difficulty score for Mernes - Wanderweg Apfel is 6.8 of 100. That is harder than 54.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mernes - Wanderweg Apfel?

The longest climb on Mernes - Wanderweg Apfel runs 3.0 miles (4.9 km) and gains 626 ft (191 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.6%.