Morscheider Grenzpfad

Morscheid, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

15.3 miles (24.6 km) · 3,024 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Morscheider Grenzpfad is a 15.3-mile loop route in Morscheid, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 3,024 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 3.3 miles gaining 1,077 feet at an average 6.7% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.3 mi (24.6 km)
Elevation gain	3,024 ft (922 m)
Average gain	198 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 918 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.6%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	24%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Morscheider Grenzpfad

How much elevation gain does Morscheider Grenzpfad have?

Morscheider Grenzpfad has 3,024 ft (922 m) of elevation gain over 15.3 miles (24.6 km). That averages 198 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Morscheider Grenzpfad?

The difficulty score for Morscheider Grenzpfad is 11.5 of 100. That is harder than 74.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Morscheider Grenzpfad?

The longest climb on Morscheider Grenzpfad runs 3.7 miles (6.0 km) and gains 918 ft (280 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.6%.