Nationalparkrundweg Heimbach-Route

Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee, Hessen, Deutschland

5.3 miles (8.6 km) · 969 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	5.3 mi (8.6 km)
Elevation gain	969 ft (295 m)
Average gain	181 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 706 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.8%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Back-loaded climb
Difficulty score	9.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Nationalparkrundweg Heimbach-Route

How much elevation gain does Nationalparkrundweg Heimbach-Route have?

Nationalparkrundweg Heimbach-Route has 969 ft (295 m) of elevation gain over 5.3 miles (8.6 km). That averages 181 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Nationalparkrundweg Heimbach-Route?

The difficulty score for Nationalparkrundweg Heimbach-Route is 9.2 of 100. That is harder than 66.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Nationalparkrundweg Heimbach-Route?

The longest climb on Nationalparkrundweg Heimbach-Route runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 706 ft (215 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.8%.