Kreis Olpe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
23.4 miles (37.6 km) · 4,034 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Veischeder Sonnenpfad (Germany) is a 23.4-mile loop route in Kreis Olpe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 4,216 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 1,480 feet at an average 3.0% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 23.4 mi (37.6 km) |
| Elevation gain | 4,034 ft (1,230 m) |
| Average gain | 173 ft per mile (33 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 6.0 mi, 614 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 28.8% |
| Runnable | 68% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 3 descents |
| Profile shape | Down, then up |
| Difficulty score | 8.6 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 11% |
| Mild uphill | 20% |
| Moderate uphill | 10% |
| Steep uphill | 12% |
| Mild downhill | 23% |
| Moderate downhill | 14% |
| Steep downhill | 10% |
Veischeder Sonnenpfad (Germany) has 4,034 ft (1,230 m) of elevation gain over 23.4 miles (37.6 km). That averages 173 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Veischeder Sonnenpfad (Germany) is 8.6 of 100. That is harder than 63.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Veischeder Sonnenpfad (Germany) runs 6.0 miles (9.6 km) and gains 614 ft (187 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.8%.
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