Nordschleife

Treis, Hessen, Deutschland

24.4 miles (39.3 km) · 1,797 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Nordschleife is a 24.4-mile loop route in Treis, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,797 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.6 miles gaining 429 feet at an average 3.1% grade. Approximately 90% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	24.4 mi (39.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,797 ft (548 m)
Average gain	74 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	9.3 mi, 272 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.9%
Runnable	90% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	72%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Nordschleife

How much elevation gain does Nordschleife have?

Nordschleife has 1,797 ft (548 m) of elevation gain over 24.4 miles (39.3 km). That averages 74 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Nordschleife?

The difficulty score for Nordschleife is 3.4 of 100. That is harder than 32.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 90% 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?

The longest climb on Nordschleife runs 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and gains 272 ft (83 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.9%.