Südroute Limburg

Limburg an der Lahn, Hessen, Deutschland

14.7 miles (23.6 km) · 1,069 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Südroute Limburg is a 14.7-mile loop route in Limburg an der Lahn, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,069 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 540 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	14.7 mi (23.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,069 ft (326 m)
Average gain	73 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 115 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	68%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Südroute Limburg

How much elevation gain does Südroute Limburg have?

Südroute Limburg has 1,069 ft (326 m) of elevation gain over 14.7 miles (23.6 km). That averages 73 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Südroute Limburg?

The difficulty score for Südroute Limburg is 3.3 of 100. That is harder than 31.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Südroute Limburg?

The longest climb on Südroute Limburg runs 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and gains 115 ft (35 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15%.