Westpfalz-Wanderweg Rotes W (Potzberg-Burg Lichtenberg-Weg)

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.

Route facts

Distance20.2 mi (32.5 km)
Elevation gain3,616 ft (1,102 m)
Average gain179 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb11.4 mi, 671 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade34.8%
Runnable62% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score9.5 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat29%
Mild uphill13%
Moderate uphill12%
Steep uphill12%
Mild downhill13%
Moderate downhill7%
Steep downhill15%

Questions about Westpfalz-Wanderweg Rotes W (Potzberg-Burg Lichtenberg-Weg)

How much elevation gain does Westpfalz-Wanderweg Rotes W (Potzberg-Burg Lichtenberg-Weg) have?

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.

How difficult is Westpfalz-Wanderweg Rotes W (Potzberg-Burg Lichtenberg-Weg)?

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.

What is the longest climb on Westpfalz-Wanderweg Rotes W (Potzberg-Burg Lichtenberg-Weg)?

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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