Nelkenweg

Kreis Lippe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

26.0 miles (41.8 km) · 3,459 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Nelkenweg is a 26.0-mile loop route in Kreis Lippe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 3,450 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.1 miles gaining 769 feet at an average 4.2% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	26.0 mi (41.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,459 ft (1,054 m)
Average gain	133 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	5.9 mi, 980 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.2%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Nelkenweg

How much elevation gain does Nelkenweg have?

Nelkenweg has 3,459 ft (1,054 m) of elevation gain over 26.0 miles (41.8 km). That averages 133 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Nelkenweg?

The difficulty score for Nelkenweg is 6.1 of 100. That is harder than 50.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Nelkenweg?

The longest climb on Nelkenweg runs 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and gains 980 ft (299 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.2%.