[W5] Werdohl Rundweg

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

9.4 miles (15.1 km) · 2,255 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

[W5] Werdohl Rundweg is a 9.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,255 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 887 feet at an average 9.7% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,255 ft (687 m)
Average gain	240 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 482 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	45.7%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about [W5] Werdohl Rundweg

How much elevation gain does [W5] Werdohl Rundweg have?

[W5] Werdohl Rundweg has 2,255 ft (687 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.1 km). That averages 240 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is [W5] Werdohl Rundweg?

The difficulty score for [W5] Werdohl Rundweg is 11 of 100. That is harder than 73.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on [W5] Werdohl Rundweg?

The longest climb on [W5] Werdohl Rundweg runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 482 ft (147 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45.7%.