Rundweg Meggen

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

11.8 miles (19.0 km) · 1,651 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundweg Meggen is a 11.8 mile loop route located in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. The route climbs 1,651 feet and descends 1,685 feet. The largest climb extends 1.6 miles, gaining 255 feet. The course averages 144 feet of vertical gain per mile. 76% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 9.0 out of 10, placing it in the 59.8th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Route facts

Distance	11.8 mi (19.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,651 ft (503 m)
Average gain	140 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 615 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.3%
Runnable	76% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 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	40%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Rundweg Meggen

How much elevation gain does Rundweg Meggen have?

Rundweg Meggen has 1,651 ft (503 m) of elevation gain over 11.8 miles (19.0 km). That averages 140 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundweg Meggen?

The difficulty score for Rundweg Meggen is 7.6 of 100. That is harder than 58.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% 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 Meggen?

The longest climb on Rundweg Meggen runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 615 ft (188 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.3%.