Schwalmbruch W1

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 503 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Schwalmbruch W1 is a 8.8-mile loop route in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 503 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 212 feet at an average 0.6% grade. Approximately 92% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.2 km)
Elevation gain	503 ft (153 m)
Average gain	57 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 121 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	9.2%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	77%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	7%
Mild downhill	12%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Schwalmbruch W1

How much elevation gain does Schwalmbruch W1 have?

Schwalmbruch W1 has 503 ft (153 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.2 km). That averages 57 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Schwalmbruch W1?

The difficulty score for Schwalmbruch W1 is 2.9 of 100. That is harder than 29.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Schwalmbruch W1?

The longest climb on Schwalmbruch W1 runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 121 ft (37 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9.2%.