Rundwanderweg Messel 4: Mörsbacher Grund-Runde

Darmstadt, Hessen, Deutschland

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 527 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundwanderweg Messel 4: Mörsbacher Grund-Runde is a 8.9-mile loop route in Darmstadt, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 527 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.7 miles gaining 281 feet at an average 0.5% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	527 ft (161 m)
Average gain	59 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 164 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.6%
Runnable	97% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	1.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	80%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Rundwanderweg Messel 4: Mörsbacher Grund-Runde

How much elevation gain does Rundwanderweg Messel 4: Mörsbacher Grund-Runde have?

Rundwanderweg Messel 4: Mörsbacher Grund-Runde has 527 ft (161 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 59 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundwanderweg Messel 4: Mörsbacher Grund-Runde?

The difficulty score for Rundwanderweg Messel 4: Mörsbacher Grund-Runde is 1.9 of 100. That is harder than 22.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 97% 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 4: Mörsbacher Grund-Runde?

The longest climb on Rundwanderweg Messel 4: Mörsbacher Grund-Runde runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 164 ft (50 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.6%.