Rothaarsteig-Spur Gernsdorfer Höhentour

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 1,082 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,082 ft (330 m)
Average gain	132 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 455 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.1%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	34%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Rothaarsteig-Spur Gernsdorfer Höhentour

How much elevation gain does Rothaarsteig-Spur Gernsdorfer Höhentour have?

Rothaarsteig-Spur Gernsdorfer Höhentour has 1,082 ft (330 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 132 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rothaarsteig-Spur Gernsdorfer Höhentour?

The difficulty score for Rothaarsteig-Spur Gernsdorfer Höhentour is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 52% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% 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 Gernsdorfer Höhentour?

The longest climb on Rothaarsteig-Spur Gernsdorfer Höhentour runs 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and gains 455 ft (139 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.1%.