Nordschleife (Germany)

Landkreis Ahrweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

14.6 miles (23.5 km) · 1,985 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Nordschleife (Germany) is a 14.6-mile loop route in Landkreis Ahrweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 2,003 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 3.4 miles gaining 1,082 feet at an average 5.2% grade. Approximately 77% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.6 mi (23.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,985 ft (605 m)
Average gain	136 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 338 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24%
Runnable	77% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	29%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Nordschleife (Germany)

How much elevation gain does Nordschleife (Germany) have?

Nordschleife (Germany) has 1,985 ft (605 m) of elevation gain over 14.6 miles (23.5 km). That averages 136 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Nordschleife (Germany)?

The difficulty score for Nordschleife (Germany) is 7 of 100. That is harder than 55.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Nordschleife (Germany)?

The longest climb on Nordschleife (Germany) runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 338 ft (103 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24%.