N4

Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

9.4 miles (15.1 km) · 1,597 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

N4 is a 9.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,597 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 1.6 miles gaining 516 feet at an average 8.5% grade. About 67% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,597 ft (487 m)
Average gain	171 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	1.6 mi, 475 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.2%
Runnable	67% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about N4

How much elevation gain does N4 have?

N4 has 1,597 ft (487 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.1 km). That averages 171 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is N4?

The difficulty score for N4 is 8.9 of 100. That is harder than 64.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 67% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on N4?

The longest climb on N4 runs 1.6 miles (2.5 km) and gains 475 ft (145 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.2%.