Wispertalsteig

Espenschied, Hessen, Deutschland

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 1,696 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wispertalsteig is a 8.6-mile loop route in Espenschied, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,696 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 2.2 miles gaining 836 feet at an average 6.6% grade. About 65% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,696 ft (517 m)
Average gain	197 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 574 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.6%
Runnable	65% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Wispertalsteig

How much elevation gain does Wispertalsteig have?

Wispertalsteig has 1,696 ft (517 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 197 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wispertalsteig?

The difficulty score for Wispertalsteig is 9.6 of 100. That is harder than 68% of routes at a similar distance. About 65% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wispertalsteig?

The longest climb on Wispertalsteig runs 3.3 miles (5.2 km) and gains 574 ft (175 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.6%.