Naturschätze-Steig

Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

20.9 miles (33.7 km) · 2,889 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Naturschätze-Steig is a 20.9-mile loop route in Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,889 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.5 miles gaining 1,156 feet at an average 7.8% grade. Approximately 76% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.9 mi (33.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,889 ft (880 m)
Average gain	138 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	8.2 mi, 760 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.5%
Runnable	76% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	32%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Naturschätze-Steig

How much elevation gain does Naturschätze-Steig have?

Naturschätze-Steig has 2,889 ft (880 m) of elevation gain over 20.9 miles (33.7 km). That averages 138 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Naturschätze-Steig?

The difficulty score for Naturschätze-Steig is 7.8 of 100. That is harder than 59.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Naturschätze-Steig?

The longest climb on Naturschätze-Steig runs 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and gains 760 ft (232 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.5%.