Willingen W8

Schwalefeld, Hessen, Deutschland

8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 1,406 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Willingen W8 is a 8.2-mile loop route in Schwalefeld, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,406 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 2.9 miles gaining 506 feet at an average 8.5% grade. About 61% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,406 ft (429 m)
Average gain	172 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 373 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.7%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	19%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Willingen W8

How much elevation gain does Willingen W8 have?

Willingen W8 has 1,406 ft (429 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.1 km). That averages 172 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Willingen W8?

The difficulty score for Willingen W8 is 10.8 of 100. That is harder than 72.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Willingen W8?

The longest climb on Willingen W8 runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 373 ft (114 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.7%.