Balade des Moulins

Parc naturel Haute-Sûre Forêt d'Anlier, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 698 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Balade des Moulins is a 8.7-mile loop route in Parc naturel Haute-Sûre Forêt d'Anlier, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 698 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 412 feet at an average 2.2% grade. Approximately 92% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	698 ft (213 m)
Average gain	80 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	6.4 mi, 264 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.7%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	3.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	57%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Balade des Moulins

How much elevation gain does Balade des Moulins have?

Balade des Moulins has 698 ft (213 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 80 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Balade des Moulins?

The difficulty score for Balade des Moulins is 3.8 of 100. That is harder than 35.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Balade des Moulins?

The longest climb on Balade des Moulins runs 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and gains 264 ft (80 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.7%.