Rammelsbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
20.2 miles (32.5 km) · 3,616 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Westpfalz-Wanderweg Rotes W (Potzberg-Burg Lichtenberg-Weg) is a 20.2-mile loop route in Rammelsbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 3,616 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.3 miles gaining 844 feet at an average 9.6% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.
| Distance | 20.2 mi (32.5 km) |
| Elevation gain | 3,616 ft (1,102 m) |
| Average gain | 179 ft per mile (34 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 11.4 mi, 671 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 34.8% |
| Runnable | 62% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 9.5 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 29% |
| Mild uphill | 13% |
| Moderate uphill | 12% |
| Steep uphill | 12% |
| Mild downhill | 13% |
| Moderate downhill | 7% |
| Steep downhill | 15% |
Westpfalz-Wanderweg Rotes W (Potzberg-Burg Lichtenberg-Weg) has 3,616 ft (1,102 m) of elevation gain over 20.2 miles (32.5 km). That averages 179 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Westpfalz-Wanderweg Rotes W (Potzberg-Burg Lichtenberg-Weg) is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Westpfalz-Wanderweg Rotes W (Potzberg-Burg Lichtenberg-Weg) runs 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and gains 671 ft (204 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.8%.
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