Rundwanderweg Vessertal

Naturpark Thüringer Wald, Thüringen, Deutschland

14.5 miles (23.4 km) · 2,461 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundwanderweg Vessertal is a 14.5-mile loop route in Naturpark Thüringer Wald, Thüringen, Deutschland, gaining 2,461 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 1,073 feet at an average 7.8% grade. Approximately 71% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.5 mi (23.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,461 ft (750 m)
Average gain	169 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 1,093 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.4%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	28%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Rundwanderweg Vessertal

How much elevation gain does Rundwanderweg Vessertal have?

Rundwanderweg Vessertal has 2,461 ft (750 m) of elevation gain over 14.5 miles (23.4 km). That averages 169 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundwanderweg Vessertal?

The difficulty score for Rundwanderweg Vessertal is 9.3 of 100. That is harder than 66.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% 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 Vessertal?

The longest climb on Rundwanderweg Vessertal runs 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and gains 1,093 ft (333 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.4%.