Neckarhöhen

Hessigheim, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

12.3 miles (19.8 km) · 1,207 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Neckarhöhen is a 12.3-mile loop route in Hessigheim, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, gaining 1,207 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 2.9 miles gaining 345 feet at an average 2.5% grade. Approximately 90% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.3 mi (19.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,207 ft (368 m)
Average gain	98 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 280 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.5%
Runnable	90% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	61%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Neckarhöhen

How much elevation gain does Neckarhöhen have?

Neckarhöhen has 1,207 ft (368 m) of elevation gain over 12.3 miles (19.8 km). That averages 98 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Neckarhöhen?

The difficulty score for Neckarhöhen is 3.5 of 100. That is harder than 33% of routes at a similar distance. About 90% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Neckarhöhen?

The longest climb on Neckarhöhen runs 5.6 miles (9.0 km) and gains 280 ft (85 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.5%.