Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
12.9 miles (20.7 km) · 2,420 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
VitalTour: Michels Vitaltour is a 12.9-mile loop route in Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 2,420 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 922 feet at an average 5.0% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 12.9 mi (20.7 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,420 ft (738 m) |
| Average gain | 188 ft per mile (36 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 5.2 mi, 584 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 28.8% |
| Runnable | 73% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 3 descents |
| Profile shape | Down, then up |
| Difficulty score | 9.1 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 18% |
| Mild uphill | 20% |
| Moderate uphill | 9% |
| Steep uphill | 14% |
| Mild downhill | 6% |
| Moderate downhill | 29% |
| Steep downhill | 4% |
VitalTour: Michels Vitaltour has 2,420 ft (738 m) of elevation gain over 12.9 miles (20.7 km). That averages 188 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for VitalTour: Michels Vitaltour is 9.1 of 100. That is harder than 66% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on VitalTour: Michels Vitaltour runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 584 ft (178 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.8%.
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