Naturpark Hessischer Spessart, Hessen, Deutschland
8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 853 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Mernes - Wanderweg Schmetterling is a 8.8-mile loop route in Naturpark Hessischer Spessart, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 853 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.9 miles gaining 751 feet at an average 4.3% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 8.8 mi (14.2 km) |
| Elevation gain | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Average gain | 97 ft per mile (18 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 2.9 mi, 669 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 20.1% |
| Runnable | 88% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 4.6 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 54% |
| Mild uphill | 9% |
| Moderate uphill | 3% |
| Steep uphill | 6% |
| Mild downhill | 18% |
| Moderate downhill | 7% |
| Steep downhill | 3% |
Mernes - Wanderweg Schmetterling has 853 ft (260 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.2 km). That averages 97 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Mernes - Wanderweg Schmetterling is 4.6 of 100. That is harder than 40.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Mernes - Wanderweg Schmetterling runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 669 ft (204 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.1%.
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