Rundwanderweg Osterburken 1: Nördlicher Limespark-Weg

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 991 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Rundwanderweg Osterburken 1: Nördlicher Limespark-Weg is a 8.8 mile route in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland. The course features 991 feet of elevation gain and 1,009 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 3.6 miles and gains 108 feet. Vertical rate measures 116 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 85% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 51.4th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Baden-Württemberg's mountain terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.2 km)
Elevation gain	991 ft (302 m)
Average gain	113 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	2.2 mi, 355 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.5%
Runnable	85% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	35%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Rundwanderweg Osterburken 1: Nördlicher Limespark-Weg

How much elevation gain does Rundwanderweg Osterburken 1: Nördlicher Limespark-Weg have?

Rundwanderweg Osterburken 1: Nördlicher Limespark-Weg has 991 ft (302 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.2 km). That averages 113 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundwanderweg Osterburken 1: Nördlicher Limespark-Weg?

The difficulty score for Rundwanderweg Osterburken 1: Nördlicher Limespark-Weg is 6 of 100. That is harder than 49.4% 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 Osterburken 1: Nördlicher Limespark-Weg?

The longest climb on Rundwanderweg Osterburken 1: Nördlicher Limespark-Weg runs 2.2 miles (3.5 km) and gains 355 ft (108 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.5%.