Sonnenweg

Berg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 800 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sonnenweg is a 8.0-mile loop route in Berg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 800 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 379 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 85% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.0 mi (12.9 km)
Elevation gain	800 ft (244 m)
Average gain	100 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 278 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.2%
Runnable	85% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	39%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Sonnenweg

How much elevation gain does Sonnenweg have?

Sonnenweg has 800 ft (244 m) of elevation gain over 8.0 miles (12.9 km). That averages 100 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sonnenweg?

The difficulty score for Sonnenweg is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 46% of routes at a similar distance. About 85% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sonnenweg?

The longest climb on Sonnenweg runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 278 ft (85 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.2%.