Paderborner Höhenweg (Germany)

Kreis Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

13.4 miles (21.6 km) · 1,998 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Paderborner Höhenweg (Germany) is a 13.4-mile loop route in Kreis Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,998 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 5.2 miles gaining 1,032 feet at an average 3.3% grade. Approximately 71% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.4 mi (21.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,998 ft (609 m)
Average gain	149 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 530 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Paderborner Höhenweg (Germany)

How much elevation gain does Paderborner Höhenweg (Germany) have?

Paderborner Höhenweg (Germany) has 1,998 ft (609 m) of elevation gain over 13.4 miles (21.6 km). That averages 149 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Paderborner Höhenweg (Germany)?

The difficulty score for Paderborner Höhenweg (Germany) is 7.4 of 100. That is harder than 57.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Paderborner Höhenweg (Germany)?

The longest climb on Paderborner Höhenweg (Germany) runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 530 ft (162 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23%.