Rundweg A4 (Wipperfeld)

Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

14.2 miles (22.9 km) · 2,064 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundweg A4 (Wipperfeld) is a 14.2-mile loop route in Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,064 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 639 feet at an average 3.3% grade. Approximately 71% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.2 mi (22.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,064 ft (629 m)
Average gain	145 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 374 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.7%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	35%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Rundweg A4 (Wipperfeld)

How much elevation gain does Rundweg A4 (Wipperfeld) have?

Rundweg A4 (Wipperfeld) has 2,064 ft (629 m) of elevation gain over 14.2 miles (22.9 km). That averages 145 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundweg A4 (Wipperfeld)?

The difficulty score for Rundweg A4 (Wipperfeld) is 7.6 of 100. That is harder than 58.7% 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 Rundweg A4 (Wipperfeld)?

The longest climb on Rundweg A4 (Wipperfeld) runs 6.2 miles (10.0 km) and gains 374 ft (114 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.7%.