Rundwanderweg Hirschhorn Igelsbach 2: Langer-Wald-Weg

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hessen, Deutschland

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 1,485 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundwanderweg Hirschhorn Igelsbach 2: Langer-Wald-Weg is a 9.0-mile loop route in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,485 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 786 feet at an average 3.1% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain1,485 ft (453 m)
Average gain165 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb4.8 mi, 579 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade22.3%
Runnable68% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeDown, then up
Difficulty score7.6 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat10%
Mild uphill30%
Moderate uphill9%
Steep uphill9%
Mild downhill19%
Moderate downhill9%
Steep downhill14%

Questions about Rundwanderweg Hirschhorn Igelsbach 2: Langer-Wald-Weg

How much elevation gain does Rundwanderweg Hirschhorn Igelsbach 2: Langer-Wald-Weg have?

Rundwanderweg Hirschhorn Igelsbach 2: Langer-Wald-Weg has 1,485 ft (453 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 165 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundwanderweg Hirschhorn Igelsbach 2: Langer-Wald-Weg?

The difficulty score for Rundwanderweg Hirschhorn Igelsbach 2: Langer-Wald-Weg is 7.6 of 100. That is harder than 59% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% 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 Hirschhorn Igelsbach 2: Langer-Wald-Weg?

The longest climb on Rundwanderweg Hirschhorn Igelsbach 2: Langer-Wald-Weg runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 579 ft (177 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.3%.

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