Morsbach Rundweg Balken

Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 1,569 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Morsbach Rundweg Balken is a 8.5-mile loop route in Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,569 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 813 feet at an average 6.1% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,569 ft (478 m)
Average gain	185 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 510 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.5%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	9.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Morsbach Rundweg Balken

How much elevation gain does Morsbach Rundweg Balken have?

Morsbach Rundweg Balken has 1,569 ft (478 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 185 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Morsbach Rundweg Balken?

The difficulty score for Morsbach Rundweg Balken is 9.2 of 100. That is harder than 66.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Morsbach Rundweg Balken?

The longest climb on Morsbach Rundweg Balken runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 510 ft (155 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.5%.