Züschen Rundweg Z3 Waldweg

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

9.1 miles (14.7 km) · 1,378 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Züschen Rundweg Z3 Waldweg is a 9.1-mile loop route in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,378 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 819 feet at an average 7.4% grade. Approximately 75% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,378 ft (420 m)
Average gain	151 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 783 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.8%
Runnable	75% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	35%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Züschen Rundweg Z3 Waldweg

How much elevation gain does Züschen Rundweg Z3 Waldweg have?

Züschen Rundweg Z3 Waldweg has 1,378 ft (420 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.7 km). That averages 151 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Züschen Rundweg Z3 Waldweg?

The difficulty score for Züschen Rundweg Z3 Waldweg is 8.2 of 100. That is harder than 61.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 75% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Züschen Rundweg Z3 Waldweg?

The longest climb on Züschen Rundweg Z3 Waldweg runs 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and gains 783 ft (239 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.8%.