Rundwanderweg 8

Saar-Hunsrück, Saarland, Deutschland

10.6 miles (17.0 km) · 1,273 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundwanderweg 8 is a 10.6-mile loop route in Saar-Hunsrück, Saarland, Deutschland, gaining 1,273 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 780 feet at an average 2.4% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.6 mi (17.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,273 ft (388 m)
Average gain	121 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 549 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.7%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	35%
Moderate downhill	6%

Questions about Rundwanderweg 8

How much elevation gain does Rundwanderweg 8 have?

Rundwanderweg 8 has 1,273 ft (388 m) of elevation gain over 10.6 miles (17.0 km). That averages 121 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundwanderweg 8?

The difficulty score for Rundwanderweg 8 is 5.5 of 100. That is harder than 46.3% 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 Rundwanderweg 8?

The longest climb on Rundwanderweg 8 runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 549 ft (167 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.7%.