Bergerven Paarse trapezium

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen, Limburg, België / Belgique / Belgien

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 682 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bergerven Paarse trapezium is a 8.5-mile loop route in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen, Limburg, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 682 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 351 feet at an average 1.2% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	682 ft (208 m)
Average gain	80 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 180 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.5%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	63%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Bergerven Paarse trapezium

How much elevation gain does Bergerven Paarse trapezium have?

Bergerven Paarse trapezium has 682 ft (208 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 80 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bergerven Paarse trapezium?

The difficulty score for Bergerven Paarse trapezium is 3.2 of 100. That is harder than 31% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bergerven Paarse trapezium?

The longest climb on Bergerven Paarse trapezium runs 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and gains 180 ft (55 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.5%.