Rheinsteig Loreley-Extratour

Bornich, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

8.5 miles (13.6 km) · 1,502 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rheinsteig Loreley-Extratour is a 8.5-mile loop route in Bornich, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,502 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 3.1 miles gaining 575 feet at an average 30.6% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance8.5 mi (13.6 km)
Elevation gain1,502 ft (458 m)
Average gain177 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb2.6 mi, 375 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade50.2%
Runnable72% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score6.9 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat39%
Mild uphill17%
Moderate uphill8%
Steep uphill9%
Mild downhill5%
Moderate downhill11%
Steep downhill11%

Questions about Rheinsteig Loreley-Extratour

How much elevation gain does Rheinsteig Loreley-Extratour have?

Rheinsteig Loreley-Extratour has 1,502 ft (458 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.6 km). That averages 177 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rheinsteig Loreley-Extratour?

The difficulty score for Rheinsteig Loreley-Extratour is 6.9 of 100. That is harder than 54.8% 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 Rheinsteig Loreley-Extratour?

The longest climb on Rheinsteig Loreley-Extratour runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 375 ft (114 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 50.2%.

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