VITALtour Rheingrafenstein

Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 1,554 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

VITALtour Rheingrafenstein is a 8.9-mile loop route in Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,554 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 507 feet at an average 5.0% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,554 ft (474 m)
Average gain	175 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 664 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.8%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	33%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about VITALtour Rheingrafenstein

How much elevation gain does VITALtour Rheingrafenstein have?

VITALtour Rheingrafenstein has 1,554 ft (474 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 175 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is VITALtour Rheingrafenstein?

The difficulty score for VITALtour Rheingrafenstein is 8.9 of 100. That is harder than 65.1% 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.

What is the longest climb on VITALtour Rheingrafenstein?

The longest climb on VITALtour Rheingrafenstein runs 3.1 miles (5.0 km) and gains 664 ft (202 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.8%.