Wenholthausen Rundweg W1

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

13.4 miles (21.6 km) · 2,490 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wenholthausen Rundweg W1 is a 13.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 2,490 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 1.9 miles gaining 763 feet at an average 7.5% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	13.4 mi (21.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,490 ft (759 m)
Average gain	185 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	5.9 mi, 755 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.7%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	21%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	39%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Wenholthausen Rundweg W1

How much elevation gain does Wenholthausen Rundweg W1 have?

Wenholthausen Rundweg W1 has 2,490 ft (759 m) of elevation gain over 13.4 miles (21.6 km). That averages 185 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wenholthausen Rundweg W1?

The difficulty score for Wenholthausen Rundweg W1 is 13.1 of 100. That is harder than 79.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wenholthausen Rundweg W1?

The longest climb on Wenholthausen Rundweg W1 runs 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and gains 755 ft (230 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.7%.