[-] Wanderweg Balken (Arnsberg)

Naturpark Arnsberger Wald, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 969 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

[-] Wanderweg Balken (Arnsberg) is a 8.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Arnsberger Wald, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 969 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 3.0 miles gaining 564 feet at an average 7.8% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	969 ft (295 m)
Average gain	115 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 472 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.4%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	46%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about [-] Wanderweg Balken (Arnsberg)

How much elevation gain does [-] Wanderweg Balken (Arnsberg) have?

[-] Wanderweg Balken (Arnsberg) has 969 ft (295 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 115 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is [-] Wanderweg Balken (Arnsberg)?

The difficulty score for [-] Wanderweg Balken (Arnsberg) is 6.9 of 100. That is harder than 54.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on [-] Wanderweg Balken (Arnsberg)?

The longest climb on [-] Wanderweg Balken (Arnsberg) runs 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and gains 472 ft (144 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.4%.