73. Polleur - Château de Franchimont

Theux, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien

9.6 miles (15.4 km) · 921 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

73. Polleur - Château de Franchimont is a 9.6-mile loop route in Theux, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 921 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 388 feet at an average 3.8% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Elevation gain	921 ft (281 m)
Average gain	96 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 284 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.3%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	53%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about 73. Polleur - Château de Franchimont

How much elevation gain does 73. Polleur - Château de Franchimont have?

73. Polleur - Château de Franchimont has 921 ft (281 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.4 km). That averages 96 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is 73. Polleur - Château de Franchimont?

The difficulty score for 73. Polleur - Château de Franchimont is 5 of 100. That is harder than 43.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on 73. Polleur - Château de Franchimont?

The longest climb on 73. Polleur - Château de Franchimont runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 284 ft (87 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.3%.