Rötelsteinpfad

Saar-Hunsrück, Saarland, Deutschland

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 1,719 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rötelsteinpfad is a 8.7-mile loop route in Saar-Hunsrück, Saarland, Deutschland, gaining 1,719 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 2.5 miles gaining 585 feet at an average 6.0% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,719 ft (524 m)
Average gain	198 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 499 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.1%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Rötelsteinpfad

How much elevation gain does Rötelsteinpfad have?

Rötelsteinpfad has 1,719 ft (524 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 198 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rötelsteinpfad?

The difficulty score for Rötelsteinpfad is 9.8 of 100. That is harder than 68.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rötelsteinpfad?

The longest climb on Rötelsteinpfad runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 499 ft (152 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.1%.