Niesetalweg

Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

14.4 miles (23.2 km) · 2,402 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Niesetalweg is a 14.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,402 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 4.0 miles gaining 881 feet at an average 3.5% grade. About 67% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.4 mi (23.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,402 ft (732 m)
Average gain	167 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	6.3 mi, 278 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31%
Runnable	67% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Niesetalweg

How much elevation gain does Niesetalweg have?

Niesetalweg has 2,402 ft (732 m) of elevation gain over 14.4 miles (23.2 km). That averages 167 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Niesetalweg?

The difficulty score for Niesetalweg is 8.8 of 100. That is harder than 64.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 67% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Niesetalweg?

The longest climb on Niesetalweg runs 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and gains 278 ft (85 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31%.