Rundwanderweg Messel 3: Kranichsteiner Weg

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hessen, Deutschland

9.1 miles (14.7 km) · 584 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundwanderweg Messel 3: Kranichsteiner Weg is a 9.1-mile loop route in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 584 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 32 feet lower than it starts. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.7 km)
Elevation gain	584 ft (178 m)
Average gain	64 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 113 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	9.7%
Runnable	96% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	2.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	65%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	4%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	7%

Questions about Rundwanderweg Messel 3: Kranichsteiner Weg

How much elevation gain does Rundwanderweg Messel 3: Kranichsteiner Weg have?

Rundwanderweg Messel 3: Kranichsteiner Weg has 584 ft (178 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.7 km). That averages 64 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundwanderweg Messel 3: Kranichsteiner Weg?

The difficulty score for Rundwanderweg Messel 3: Kranichsteiner Weg is 2.3 of 100. That is harder than 25% of routes at a similar distance. About 96% 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 3: Kranichsteiner Weg?

The longest climb on Rundwanderweg Messel 3: Kranichsteiner Weg runs 5.0 miles (8.0 km) and gains 113 ft (35 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9.7%.