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Estimate Hiking Time by Distance & Elevation

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Calculate hiking time from trail distance, elevation gain, and fitness level. Naismith rule with adjustments.

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Naismith's Rule for Hiking Time
Hydration and Safety

Naismith-Regel

5 km/h flach + 30 Min pro 300 Hm Aufstieg. 10 km mit 600 Hm: 2h (flach) + 1h (Hoehe) = 3h. Fuer Anfaenger: ×1,5. In Deutschland: der Schwarzwald, die Alpen, die Saechsische Schweiz und der Harz sind die beliebtesten Wanderregionen. Der Deutsche Alpenverein (DAV) hat 1,5 Mio Mitglieder.

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⚡ CalcWolf Insight

The most dangerous hiking mistake is not turning back when conditions warrant it. Summit fever — the psychological drive to reach the top regardless of conditions — causes more outdoor fatalities than any other factor. Set firm turnaround times before you start and honor them regardless of how close the summit appears.

Frequently asked questions

Wie lange fuer 10 km?▾

Flach: 2h. Mit 500 Hm: 3-3,5h. Anfaenger: 4-5h.

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