Nikolausweg

Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

17.3 miles (27.9 km) · 1,792 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Nikolausweg is a 17.3-mile loop route in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,792 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.0 miles gaining 920 feet at an average 2.2% grade. Approximately 82% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	17.3 mi (27.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,792 ft (546 m)
Average gain	103 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 574 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.2%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	54%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Nikolausweg

How much elevation gain does Nikolausweg have?

Nikolausweg has 1,792 ft (546 m) of elevation gain over 17.3 miles (27.9 km). That averages 103 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Nikolausweg?

The difficulty score for Nikolausweg is 5 of 100. That is harder than 43.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Nikolausweg?

The longest climb on Nikolausweg runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 574 ft (175 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.2%.