Wächtersbach - Kulturwanderweg Route 1

Naturpark Hessischer Spessart, Hessen, Deutschland

8.4 miles (13.6 km) · 1,149 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wächtersbach - Kulturwanderweg Route 1 is a 8.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Hessischer Spessart, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,149 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 862 feet at an average 3.3% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,149 ft (350 m)
Average gain	136 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 745 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.2%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	39%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Wächtersbach - Kulturwanderweg Route 1

How much elevation gain does Wächtersbach - Kulturwanderweg Route 1 have?

Wächtersbach - Kulturwanderweg Route 1 has 1,149 ft (350 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.6 km). That averages 136 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wächtersbach - Kulturwanderweg Route 1?

The difficulty score for Wächtersbach - Kulturwanderweg Route 1 is 7.2 of 100. That is harder than 56.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wächtersbach - Kulturwanderweg Route 1?

The longest climb on Wächtersbach - Kulturwanderweg Route 1 runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 745 ft (227 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.2%.