ZollvereinSteig

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

14.8 miles (23.8 km) · 1,104 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

ZollvereinSteig is a 14.8-mile loop route in Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,104 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 92% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.8 mi (23.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,104 ft (337 m)
Average gain	75 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 188 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.7%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	69%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	0%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about ZollvereinSteig

How much elevation gain does ZollvereinSteig have?

ZollvereinSteig has 1,104 ft (337 m) of elevation gain over 14.8 miles (23.8 km). That averages 75 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is ZollvereinSteig?

The difficulty score for ZollvereinSteig is 2.8 of 100. That is harder than 28.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on ZollvereinSteig?

The longest climb on ZollvereinSteig runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 188 ft (57 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.7%.