Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 1,851 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Rothaarsteig-Spur Kahler Asten-Steig, R is a 9.3-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,851 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.6 miles gaining 1,400 feet at an average 5.9% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 9.3 mi (15.0 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,851 ft (564 m) |
| Average gain | 199 ft per mile (38 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 4.4 mi, 1,133 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 24.9% |
| Runnable | 62% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 10.4 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 23% |
| Mild uphill | 18% |
| Moderate uphill | 12% |
| Steep uphill | 12% |
| Mild downhill | 7% |
| Moderate downhill | 14% |
| Steep downhill | 14% |
Rothaarsteig-Spur Kahler Asten-Steig, R has 1,851 ft (564 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 199 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Rothaarsteig-Spur Kahler Asten-Steig, R is 10.4 of 100. That is harder than 71.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Rothaarsteig-Spur Kahler Asten-Steig, R runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 1,133 ft (345 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.9%.
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