Rundweg um Dahle

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 1,517 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundweg um Dahle is a 8.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,517 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 595 feet at an average 4.6% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,517 ft (462 m)
Average gain	181 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 432 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.6%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Rundweg um Dahle

How much elevation gain does Rundweg um Dahle have?

Rundweg um Dahle has 1,517 ft (462 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 181 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundweg um Dahle?

The difficulty score for Rundweg um Dahle is 9.1 of 100. That is harder than 65.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% 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 um Dahle?

The longest climb on Rundweg um Dahle runs 4.0 miles (6.5 km) and gains 432 ft (132 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.6%.