O Rund um Wermelskirchen

Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

19.1 miles (30.7 km) · 2,977 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

O Rund um Wermelskirchen is a 19.1-mile loop route in Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,977 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.5 miles gaining 502 feet at an average 6.2% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance19.1 mi (30.7 km)
Elevation gain2,977 ft (908 m)
Average gain156 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb3.0 mi, 272 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade30%
Runnable72% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeDown, then up
Difficulty score7.6 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat30%
Mild uphill15%
Moderate uphill10%
Steep uphill9%
Mild downhill14%
Moderate downhill12%
Steep downhill9%

Questions about O Rund um Wermelskirchen

How much elevation gain does O Rund um Wermelskirchen have?

O Rund um Wermelskirchen has 2,977 ft (908 m) of elevation gain over 19.1 miles (30.7 km). That averages 156 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is O Rund um Wermelskirchen?

The difficulty score for O Rund um Wermelskirchen is 7.6 of 100. That is harder than 58.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on O Rund um Wermelskirchen?

The longest climb on O Rund um Wermelskirchen runs 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and gains 272 ft (83 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30%.

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