Rund um Bielstein

Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

12.7 miles (20.4 km) · 2,009 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rund um Bielstein is a 12.7-mile loop route in Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,009 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.2 miles gaining 760 feet at an average 5.5% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.7 mi (20.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,009 ft (612 m)
Average gain	158 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 537 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	34%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Rund um Bielstein

How much elevation gain does Rund um Bielstein have?

Rund um Bielstein has 2,009 ft (612 m) of elevation gain over 12.7 miles (20.4 km). That averages 158 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rund um Bielstein?

The difficulty score for Rund um Bielstein is 8.6 of 100. That is harder than 63.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rund um Bielstein?

The longest climb on Rund um Bielstein runs 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and gains 537 ft (164 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21%.