Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hessen, Deutschland

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 860 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg is a 8.6-mile loop route in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 860 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 2.0 miles gaining 264 feet at an average 1.1% grade. Approximately 85% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	860 ft (262 m)
Average gain	100 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 244 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.1%
Runnable	85% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg

How much elevation gain does Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg have?

Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg has 860 ft (262 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 100 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg?

The difficulty score for Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg is 5.2 of 100. That is harder than 44.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 85% 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 Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg?

The longest climb on Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 244 ft (75 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.1%.