Wanderweg E12 / Bottenhorner Heide

Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland, Hessen, Deutschland

12.1 miles (19.5 km) · 1,309 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wanderweg E12 / Bottenhorner Heide is a 12.1-mile loop route in Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,309 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 504 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 82% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	12.1 mi (19.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,309 ft (399 m)
Average gain	108 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 172 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.4%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	50%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Wanderweg E12 / Bottenhorner Heide

How much elevation gain does Wanderweg E12 / Bottenhorner Heide have?

Wanderweg E12 / Bottenhorner Heide has 1,309 ft (399 m) of elevation gain over 12.1 miles (19.5 km). That averages 108 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wanderweg E12 / Bottenhorner Heide?

The difficulty score for Wanderweg E12 / Bottenhorner Heide is 6.6 of 100. That is harder than 52.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% 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 E12 / Bottenhorner Heide?

The longest climb on Wanderweg E12 / Bottenhorner Heide runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 172 ft (52 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.4%.