Neckarhäldenrunde

Benningen am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 431 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Neckarhäldenrunde is a 9.0-mile loop route in Benningen am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, gaining 431 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 0.7 miles gaining 228 feet at an average 6.2% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	431 ft (132 m)
Average gain	48 ft per mile (9 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 102 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.9%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	2.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	83%
Mild uphill	2%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Neckarhäldenrunde

How much elevation gain does Neckarhäldenrunde have?

Neckarhäldenrunde has 431 ft (132 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 48 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Neckarhäldenrunde?

The difficulty score for Neckarhäldenrunde is 2.4 of 100. That is harder than 25.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Neckarhäldenrunde?

The longest climb on Neckarhäldenrunde runs 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and gains 102 ft (31 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.9%.