This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.
Plettenberg Sauerland Ride
67.2 km tough off-road loop from Plettenberg through the Sauerland hills, with 1,368 m of climbing to about 612 m.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Expect steep forest climbs and carry food for the full day.
Weather check
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51.2499, 7.9189
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Lenne River
- Oestertalsperre
- Plettenberg
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+1368 m
Total Descent
-1367 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
40.7
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
2.35
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 13.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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Before you go: Plettenberg Sauerland Ride
Best time to go
May–Oct
May to October is the main riding season; winter brings snow to the higher Sauerland, while autumn beech forests are especially colorful in October.
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