Rothaarsteig-Spur Gernsdorfer Höhentour

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 1,120 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rothaarsteig-Spur Gernsdorfer Höhentour is a 8.2-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,120 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 549 feet at an average 5.2% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,120 ft (341 m)
Average gain	136 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	2.2 mi, 466 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.1%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.7 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 1,120 ft (341 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 136 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rothaarsteig-Spur Gernsdorfer Höhentour?

The difficulty score for Rothaarsteig-Spur Gernsdorfer Höhentour is 6.7 of 100. That is harder than 53.9% 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 2.2 miles (3.6 km) and gains 466 ft (142 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.1%.