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PR-KGV-59Short Distance Trail (PR)·Linear
PR-KGV 59 - Schwalmhöhenweg
Schrecksbach, Hesse
Hard50.9/100Year-round
Distance
24.4 km
Est. duration
6h 49min
Elevation gain
+421 m
Elevation loss
-275 m
Highest point
414 m
Lowest point
232 m
Average elevation
303 m
Elevation profile
Flat (≤1%)Gentle (1–5%)Steep (5–10%)Extreme (≥10%)
Flat (≤1%)
Gentle (1–5%)
Steep (5–10%)
Extreme (≥10%)
Critical Segments
Dangerous Descent
km 17.4 · 0.6 km Distance
10% Avg
312m – 369mSlope17% Max
RiskMEDIUM
Demanding Climb
km 13.1 · 0.7 km Distance
9% Avg
261m – 326mSlope16% Max
RiskMEDIUM
Dangerous Descent
km 1.8 · 1.1 km Distance
7% Avg
235m – 312mSlope14% Max
RiskMEDIUM
Demanding Climb
km 3.2 · 1.1 km Distance
5% Avg
234m – 292mSlope12% Max
RiskLOW
Demanding Climb
km 0.1 · 0.9 km Distance
5% Avg
261m – 307mSlope11% Max
RiskLOW
Demanding Climb
CAT 4
km 18.8 · 1.2 km Distance
7% Avg
305m – 386mSlope10% Max
RiskLOW
Dangerous Descent
km 5.0 · 0.5 km Distance
7% Avg
260m – 292mSlope6% Max
RiskLOW
7-Day Forecast
Slope distribution
Flat (≤1%)31%Gentle (1–5%)48%Steep (5–10%)16%Extreme (≥10%)6%
Child-friendlyNo
Pet-friendlyNo
- 🥾Mountain boots with Vibram soleFootwearEssential
- 🪄Trekking poles highly recommendedTrekking polesEssential
- 💧Carry 5–6 L (no water sources on route)WaterEssential
- 🧴Sunscreen recommendedSun protectionRecommended
- 🩹Basic first aid kit + whistle + thermal blanketFirst aid kitEssential
- 🗺️GPS or offline route downloadNavigationEssential
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| Start municipality | Schrecksbach |
| Region | Hesse |
| Start | 50.82649, 9.25393Open in maps |
| End | 50.66469, 9.26007 |
| Track points | 1,034 |