Talsperrenweg: Große Dhünntalsperre (Germany)

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

23.0 miles (37.0 km) · 1,413 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Talsperrenweg: Große Dhünntalsperre (Germany) is a 23.0-mile loop route in Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,413 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.9 miles gaining 389 feet at an average 0.9% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	23.0 mi (37.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,413 ft (431 m)
Average gain	62 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	8.1 mi, 210 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	6.7%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	64%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	2%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about Talsperrenweg: Große Dhünntalsperre (Germany)

How much elevation gain does Talsperrenweg: Große Dhünntalsperre (Germany) have?

Talsperrenweg: Große Dhünntalsperre (Germany) has 1,413 ft (431 m) of elevation gain over 23.0 miles (37.0 km). That averages 62 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Talsperrenweg: Große Dhünntalsperre (Germany)?

The difficulty score for Talsperrenweg: Große Dhünntalsperre (Germany) is 2 of 100. That is harder than 23.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Talsperrenweg: Große Dhünntalsperre (Germany)?

The longest climb on Talsperrenweg: Große Dhünntalsperre (Germany) runs 8.1 miles (13.0 km) and gains 210 ft (64 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 6.7%.