Quellenweg Hammelbach

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hessen, Deutschland

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 1,420 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Quellenweg Hammelbach route traverses 8.9 miles through Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hessen, Deutschland. Elevation gain totals 1,420 feet, with 1,417 feet of descent. Vertical rate measures 163 feet of gain per mile. About 77% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 56.6th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Hessen.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,420 ft (433 m)
Average gain	159 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 517 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.4%
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	34%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Quellenweg Hammelbach

How much elevation gain does Quellenweg Hammelbach have?

Quellenweg Hammelbach has 1,420 ft (433 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 159 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Quellenweg Hammelbach?

The difficulty score for Quellenweg Hammelbach is 7 of 100. That is harder than 55.6% 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 Quellenweg Hammelbach?

The longest climb on Quellenweg Hammelbach runs 6.0 miles (9.6 km) and gains 517 ft (158 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.4%.