Premiumweg P4 Hessische Schweiz

Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land, Unknown

9.7 miles (15.6 km) · 1,702 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Premiumweg P4 Hessische Schweiz is a 9.7-mile loop route in Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land, Unknown, gaining 1,702 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 544 feet at an average 5.5% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,702 ft (519 m)
Average gain	176 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 418 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.7%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	34%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Premiumweg P4 Hessische Schweiz

How much elevation gain does Premiumweg P4 Hessische Schweiz have?

Premiumweg P4 Hessische Schweiz has 1,702 ft (519 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.6 km). That averages 176 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Premiumweg P4 Hessische Schweiz?

The difficulty score for Premiumweg P4 Hessische Schweiz is 10 of 100. That is harder than 69.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Premiumweg P4 Hessische Schweiz?

The longest climb on Premiumweg P4 Hessische Schweiz runs 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and gains 418 ft (127 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.7%.