[S] Sieghöhenweg [Hennef]

Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

21.3 miles (34.3 km) · 1,820 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

[S] Sieghöhenweg [Hennef] is a 21.3-mile loop route in Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,820 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.8 miles gaining 406 feet at an average 3.7% grade. Approximately 84% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	21.3 mi (34.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,820 ft (555 m)
Average gain	86 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	13.1 mi, 384 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.2%
Runnable	84% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	50%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about [S] Sieghöhenweg [Hennef]

How much elevation gain does [S] Sieghöhenweg [Hennef] have?

[S] Sieghöhenweg [Hennef] has 1,820 ft (555 m) of elevation gain over 21.3 miles (34.3 km). That averages 86 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is [S] Sieghöhenweg [Hennef]?

The difficulty score for [S] Sieghöhenweg [Hennef] is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 45.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on [S] Sieghöhenweg [Hennef]?

The longest climb on [S] Sieghöhenweg [Hennef] runs 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and gains 384 ft (117 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.2%.