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Distance in km is always one way, unless the hike is marked as roundtrip.
Time spent is individual. An adult normally has an average speed of 2-4 km/h, depending on the terrain. Ascent is total ascent in meters, one way.

Symbol	Appropriate for	Ascent/Distance	Path type	Elevation
Easy	Novice hikers, no experience needed	< 300m < 5km	Ashfalt, gravel, forest roads and good trails High maintenance that makes it very accessible Mostly short hikes Firm and even surface without big obstacles and water crossings	Moderate elevation No steep parts
Easy H.C.	Novice hikers, no experience needed Wheelchair accessible	< 300m < 5km	Ashfalt, gravel, forest roads and good trails High maintenance that makes it very accessible Mostly short hikes Firm and even surface without big obstacles and water crossings	Moderate elevation No steep parts
Intermediate	For those with some hiking experience Average fitness level Basic outdoor skills	< 600m < 10km	May have some parts more demanding than "green trails" Can be rocky, but no scree Simple water crossings	Moderate elevation with some steeper parts Some parts that may seem airy to people with height issues
Hard	Experienced hikers High fitness level Well equipped with good hiking boots Basic navigation skills with map and compass	< 1000m < 20km	Trail, open terrain, rocks, scree and bare mountain Steep mountain sides and parts with loose rock and marsh may occur Vading kan forekomme	Multiple types of elevation and challenges Several airy and exposed parts May include technically challenging parts, steps/climbs that need use or support of hands
Expert	Experienced hikers High fitness level Well equipped with good hiking boots Navigation skills with map and compass	No maximum ascent or distance	Long hikes on more demanding trails than the "red trails" Difficult river crossings may occur	Ascents with steep, difficult parts on uneven surface Airy parts and passages with exposed climbing Narrow ridges, slippery rock, scree, etc.
Ungraded	Trails that have not been graded