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.
| Distance | 10.5 mi (17.0 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,802 ft (549 m) |
| Average gain | 171 ft per mile (32 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 3.6 mi, 707 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 32.3% |
| Runnable | 69% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 1 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 9 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 31% |
| Mild uphill | 12% |
| Moderate uphill | 14% |
| Steep uphill | 9% |
| Mild downhill | 13% |
| Moderate downhill | 12% |
| Steep downhill | 7% |
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.
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.
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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