Rhön-Rundweg Mellrichstadt 2

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön, Bayern, Deutschland

9.1 miles (14.7 km) · 1,112 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rhön-Rundweg Mellrichstadt 2 is a 9.1-mile loop route in Naturpark Bayerische Rhön, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,112 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 630 feet at an average 7.8% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,112 ft (339 m)
Average gain	122 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	7.5 mi, 315 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.4%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	6.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	43%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Rhön-Rundweg Mellrichstadt 2

How much elevation gain does Rhön-Rundweg Mellrichstadt 2 have?

Rhön-Rundweg Mellrichstadt 2 has 1,112 ft (339 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.7 km). That averages 122 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rhön-Rundweg Mellrichstadt 2?

The difficulty score for Rhön-Rundweg Mellrichstadt 2 is 6.1 of 100. That is harder than 50.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rhön-Rundweg Mellrichstadt 2?

The longest climb on Rhön-Rundweg Mellrichstadt 2 runs 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and gains 315 ft (96 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.4%.