Rund um Wachtberg

Naturpark Rheinland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

22.1 miles (35.5 km) · 2,042 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rund um Wachtberg is a 22.1-mile loop route in Naturpark Rheinland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,042 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 803 feet at an average 8.2% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	22.1 mi (35.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,042 ft (622 m)
Average gain	92 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 598 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.4%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	57%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Rund um Wachtberg

How much elevation gain does Rund um Wachtberg have?

Rund um Wachtberg has 2,042 ft (622 m) of elevation gain over 22.1 miles (35.5 km). That averages 92 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rund um Wachtberg?

The difficulty score for Rund um Wachtberg is 3.7 of 100. That is harder than 34.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% 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 Wachtberg?

The longest climb on Rund um Wachtberg runs 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and gains 598 ft (182 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.4%.