Rothaarsteig-Spur Wacholderweg

Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland, Hessen, Deutschland

9.5 miles (15.2 km) · 1,541 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,541 ft (470 m)
Average gain	163 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	1.7 mi, 186 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.3%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	6.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	33%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Rothaarsteig-Spur Wacholderweg

How much elevation gain does Rothaarsteig-Spur Wacholderweg have?

Rothaarsteig-Spur Wacholderweg has 1,541 ft (470 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.2 km). That averages 163 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rothaarsteig-Spur Wacholderweg?

The difficulty score for Rothaarsteig-Spur Wacholderweg is 6.4 of 100. That is harder than 57.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% 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 Wacholderweg?

The longest climb on Rothaarsteig-Spur Wacholderweg runs 1.7 miles (2.8 km) and gains 186 ft (57 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.3%.