20. Vallée de l'Ourthe

Parc naturel des deux Ourthes, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien

8.4 miles (13.6 km) · 1,201 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

20. Vallée de l'Ourthe is a 8.4-mile loop route in Parc naturel des deux Ourthes, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 1,201 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.5 miles gaining 233 feet at an average 10.4% grade. Approximately 75% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,201 ft (366 m)
Average gain	142 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 300 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18%
Runnable	75% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about 20. Vallée de l'Ourthe

How much elevation gain does 20. Vallée de l'Ourthe have?

20. Vallée de l'Ourthe has 1,201 ft (366 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.6 km). That averages 142 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is 20. Vallée de l'Ourthe?

The difficulty score for 20. Vallée de l'Ourthe is 7.9 of 100. That is harder than 60.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 75% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on 20. Vallée de l'Ourthe?

The longest climb on 20. Vallée de l'Ourthe runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and gains 300 ft (92 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18%.