Schwedensteig - Heidenstraße

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

9.0 miles (14.4 km) · 1,859 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Schwedensteig - Heidenstraße is a 9.0-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,859 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 820 feet at an average 9.4% grade. About 59% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,859 ft (567 m)
Average gain	207 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 981 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.4%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.8 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 1,859 ft (567 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.4 km). That averages 207 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Schwedensteig - Heidenstraße?

The difficulty score for Schwedensteig - Heidenstraße is 10.8 of 100. That is harder than 72.4% 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 4.4 miles (7.0 km) and gains 981 ft (299 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.4%.