Wälderweg (Erlebnisweg Sieg Nr. 12)

Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

10.5 miles (17.0 km) · 1,802 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wälderweg (Erlebnisweg Sieg Nr. 12) is a 10.5-mile loop route in Naturpark Bergisches Land, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,802 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 1,025 feet at an average 3.7% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance10.5 mi (17.0 km)
Elevation gain1,802 ft (549 m)
Average gain171 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb3.6 mi, 707 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade32.3%
Runnable69% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score9 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat31%
Mild uphill12%
Moderate uphill14%
Steep uphill9%
Mild downhill13%
Moderate downhill12%
Steep downhill7%

Questions about Wälderweg (Erlebnisweg Sieg Nr. 12)

How much elevation gain does Wälderweg (Erlebnisweg Sieg Nr. 12) have?

Wälderweg (Erlebnisweg Sieg Nr. 12) has 1,802 ft (549 m) of elevation gain over 10.5 miles (17.0 km). That averages 171 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wälderweg (Erlebnisweg Sieg Nr. 12)?

The difficulty score for Wälderweg (Erlebnisweg Sieg Nr. 12) is 9 of 100. That is harder than 65.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wälderweg (Erlebnisweg Sieg Nr. 12)?

The longest climb on Wälderweg (Erlebnisweg Sieg Nr. 12) runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 707 ft (215 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.3%.

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