BS6

Lipperscheid, Lëtzebuerg

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 2,165 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

BS6 is a 9.0-mile loop route in Lipperscheid, Lëtzebuerg, gaining 2,165 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 3.4 miles gaining 1,091 feet at an average 15.3% grade. About 47% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,165 ft (660 m)
Average gain	241 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 867 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	36.2%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about BS6

How much elevation gain does BS6 have?

BS6 has 2,165 ft (660 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 241 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is BS6?

The difficulty score for BS6 is 11.8 of 100. That is harder than 75.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on BS6?

The longest climb on BS6 runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 867 ft (264 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 36.2%.