5. Balade de Fraipont

Trooz, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 1,543 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

5. Balade de Fraipont is a 8.9-mile loop route in Trooz, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 1,543 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 2.2 miles gaining 781 feet at an average 6.4% grade. About 66% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,543 ft (470 m)
Average gain	174 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 728 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.7%
Runnable	66% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	30%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about 5. Balade de Fraipont

How much elevation gain does 5. Balade de Fraipont have?

5. Balade de Fraipont has 1,543 ft (470 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 174 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is 5. Balade de Fraipont?

The difficulty score for 5. Balade de Fraipont is 8.7 of 100. That is harder than 64.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on 5. Balade de Fraipont?

The longest climb on 5. Balade de Fraipont runs 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and gains 728 ft (222 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.7%.