Schwedensteig - Heidenstraße

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

9.0 miles (14.4 km) · 1,866 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,866 ft (569 m)
Average gain	208 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	2.0 mi, 449 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.4%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Schwedensteig - Heidenstraße

How much elevation gain does Schwedensteig - Heidenstraße have?

Schwedensteig - Heidenstraße has 1,866 ft (569 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.4 km). That averages 208 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Schwedensteig - Heidenstraße?

The difficulty score for Schwedensteig - Heidenstraße is 8.8 of 100. That is harder than 70.1% 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 Schwedensteig - Heidenstraße?

The longest climb on Schwedensteig - Heidenstraße runs 2.0 miles (3.2 km) and gains 449 ft (137 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.4%.