Quellenweg

Heckenmünster, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

11.7 miles (18.9 km) · 1,904 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Quellenweg is a 11.7-mile loop route in Heckenmünster, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,904 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 4.9 miles gaining 1,099 feet at an average 8.2% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	11.7 mi (18.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,904 ft (580 m)
Average gain	162 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 649 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.8%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	26%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	19%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Quellenweg

How much elevation gain does Quellenweg have?

Quellenweg has 1,904 ft (580 m) of elevation gain over 11.7 miles (18.9 km). That averages 162 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Quellenweg?

The difficulty score for Quellenweg is 10.8 of 100. That is harder than 72.4% 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 Quellenweg?

The longest climb on Quellenweg runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 649 ft (198 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.8%.