WEstSPEssart (südlicher Teil)

Naturpark Spessart, Bayern, Deutschland

23.4 miles (37.6 km) · 4,183 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

WEstSPEssart (südlicher Teil) is a 23.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Spessart, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 4,183 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.3 miles gaining 1,174 feet at an average 3.8% 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	23.4 mi (37.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,183 ft (1,275 m)
Average gain	179 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 485 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.8%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about WEstSPEssart (südlicher Teil)

How much elevation gain does WEstSPEssart (südlicher Teil) have?

WEstSPEssart (südlicher Teil) has 4,183 ft (1,275 m) of elevation gain over 23.4 miles (37.6 km). That averages 179 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is WEstSPEssart (südlicher Teil)?

The difficulty score for WEstSPEssart (südlicher Teil) is 9.4 of 100. That is harder than 67.1% 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 WEstSPEssart (südlicher Teil)?

The longest climb on WEstSPEssart (südlicher Teil) runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 485 ft (148 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.8%.