Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlenweg

Breitscheid, Hessen, Deutschland

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 1,388 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,388 ft (423 m)
Average gain	162 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	1.7 mi, 421 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.7%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlenweg

How much elevation gain does Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlenweg have?

Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlenweg has 1,388 ft (423 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 162 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlenweg?

The difficulty score for Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlenweg is 7.5 of 100. That is harder than 63.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlenweg?

The longest climb on Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlenweg runs 1.7 miles (2.7 km) and gains 421 ft (128 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.7%.