Weiselberg-Gipfeltour

Saar-Hunsrück, Saarland, Deutschland

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 1,718 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Weiselberg-Gipfeltour is a 9.1-mile loop route in Saar-Hunsrück, Saarland, Deutschland, gaining 1,718 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 162 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 1,063 feet at an average 3.5% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,718 ft (524 m)
Average gain	189 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	2.2 mi, 460 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	9.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	30%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Weiselberg-Gipfeltour

How much elevation gain does Weiselberg-Gipfeltour have?

Weiselberg-Gipfeltour has 1,718 ft (524 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 189 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Weiselberg-Gipfeltour?

The difficulty score for Weiselberg-Gipfeltour is 9.7 of 100. That is harder than 68.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Weiselberg-Gipfeltour?

The longest climb on Weiselberg-Gipfeltour runs 2.2 miles (3.6 km) and gains 460 ft (140 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43%.