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PR-X17Short Distance Trail (PR)·Linear
PR-X17 - X17 Harkortweg [Essen]
Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia
Moderate33.4/100Year-round
Distance
11.7 km
Est. duration
3h 4min
Elevation gain
+87 m
Elevation loss
-90 m
Highest point
198.9 m
Lowest point
50.6 m
Average elevation
128 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
Demanding Climb
km 0.0 · 0.9 km Distance
7% Avg
133m – 198mSlope14% Max
RiskLOW
Demanding Climb
km 6.2 · 1.2 km Distance
6% Avg
73m – 146mSlope13% Max
RiskLOW
Dangerous Descent
km 3.9 · 0.3 km Distance
5% Avg
141m – 158mSlope8% Max
RiskLOW
7-Day Forecast
Slope distribution
Flat (≤1%)17%Gentle (1–5%)45%Steep (5–10%)24%Extreme (≥10%)14%
Child-friendlyNo
Pet-friendlyYes
- 🥾Mountain boots with Vibram soleFootwearEssential
- 🪄Trekking poles highly recommendedTrekking polesEssential
- 💧Carry 3–4 L (no water sources on route)WaterEssential
- 🧴Sunscreen recommendedSun protectionRecommended
- 🗺️Offline download recommendedNavigationRecommended
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| Start municipality | Velbert |
| Region | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Start | 51.36209, 7.03014Open in maps |
| End | 51.35464, 6.92198 |
| Track points | 746 |