Rothaarsteig-Spur Romantischer Hickengrund

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

13.4 miles (21.5 km) · 2,247 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rothaarsteig-Spur Romantischer Hickengrund is a 13.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,247 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 844 feet at an average 5.0% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.4 mi (21.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,247 ft (685 m)
Average gain	168 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 736 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.4%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Rothaarsteig-Spur Romantischer Hickengrund

How much elevation gain does Rothaarsteig-Spur Romantischer Hickengrund have?

Rothaarsteig-Spur Romantischer Hickengrund has 2,247 ft (685 m) of elevation gain over 13.4 miles (21.5 km). That averages 168 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rothaarsteig-Spur Romantischer Hickengrund?

The difficulty score for Rothaarsteig-Spur Romantischer Hickengrund is 9.2 of 100. That is harder than 66.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 64% 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 Romantischer Hickengrund?

The longest climb on Rothaarsteig-Spur Romantischer Hickengrund runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 736 ft (224 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.4%.