Rundweg A5 Spieckern

Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 995 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundweg A5 Spieckern covers 9.1 miles across Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. Runners face 995 feet of climbing with 992 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 0.8 miles with 59 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 110 feet per mile. The course is 83% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 6.5 puts it in the top 52.3% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Nordrhein-Westfalen adventures.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	995 ft (303 m)
Average gain	109 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 216 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.9%
Runnable	83% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	60%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Rundweg A5 Spieckern

How much elevation gain does Rundweg A5 Spieckern have?

Rundweg A5 Spieckern has 995 ft (303 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 109 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundweg A5 Spieckern?

The difficulty score for Rundweg A5 Spieckern is 5.7 of 100. That is harder than 47.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 83% 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 A5 Spieckern?

The longest climb on Rundweg A5 Spieckern runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 216 ft (66 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.9%.