Upländer Pilgerweg 'Besinnungsweg Lebensspuren'

Usseln, Hessen, Deutschland

10.8 miles (17.5 km) · 1,544 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Upländer Pilgerweg 'Besinnungsweg Lebensspuren' is a 10.8-mile loop route in Usseln, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,544 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 777 feet at an average 3.3% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.8 mi (17.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,544 ft (471 m)
Average gain	142 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 627 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.5%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	39%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Upländer Pilgerweg 'Besinnungsweg Lebensspuren'

How much elevation gain does Upländer Pilgerweg 'Besinnungsweg Lebensspuren' have?

Upländer Pilgerweg 'Besinnungsweg Lebensspuren' has 1,544 ft (471 m) of elevation gain over 10.8 miles (17.5 km). That averages 142 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Upländer Pilgerweg 'Besinnungsweg Lebensspuren'?

The difficulty score for Upländer Pilgerweg 'Besinnungsweg Lebensspuren' is 7.9 of 100. That is harder than 60.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Upländer Pilgerweg 'Besinnungsweg Lebensspuren'?

The longest climb on Upländer Pilgerweg 'Besinnungsweg Lebensspuren' runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 627 ft (191 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.5%.