Westerwaldsteig Etappe 1 (Herborn–Breitscheid)

Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland, Hessen, Deutschland

9.2 miles (14.7 km) · 2,168 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Westerwaldsteig Etappe 1 (Herborn–Breitscheid) is a 9.2 mile point-to-point route located in Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland, Hessen, Deutschland. The route climbs 2,168 feet and descends 1,379 feet. The longest climb spans 3.5 miles with 271 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 241 feet per mile. 60% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 12.9 puts it in the top 26.39% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Hessen.