Schieferhöhlen-Runde

Mörsdorf, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

8.6 miles (13.9 km) · 1,653 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Schieferhöhlen-Runde is a 8.6-mile loop route in Mörsdorf, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,653 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 2.3 miles gaining 444 feet at an average 9.4% grade. About 59% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,653 ft (504 m)
Average gain	192 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 414 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.6%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Schieferhöhlen-Runde

How much elevation gain does Schieferhöhlen-Runde have?

Schieferhöhlen-Runde has 1,653 ft (504 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.9 km). That averages 192 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Schieferhöhlen-Runde?

The difficulty score for Schieferhöhlen-Runde is 10 of 100. That is harder than 69.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Schieferhöhlen-Runde?

The longest climb on Schieferhöhlen-Runde runs 2.7 miles (4.4 km) and gains 414 ft (126 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.6%.