Burgentour - Burg Pyrmont zur Burg Eltz

Pillig, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

9.5 miles (15.3 km) · 1,093 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Burgentour - Burg Pyrmont zur Burg Eltz is a 9.5-mile loop route in Pillig, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,093 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 489 feet at an average 2.6% grade. Approximately 85% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,093 ft (333 m)
Average gain	115 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 372 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.5%
Runnable	85% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	58%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Burgentour - Burg Pyrmont zur Burg Eltz

How much elevation gain does Burgentour - Burg Pyrmont zur Burg Eltz have?

Burgentour - Burg Pyrmont zur Burg Eltz has 1,093 ft (333 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.3 km). That averages 115 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Burgentour - Burg Pyrmont zur Burg Eltz?

The difficulty score for Burgentour - Burg Pyrmont zur Burg Eltz is 4 of 100. That is harder than 36.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 85% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Burgentour - Burg Pyrmont zur Burg Eltz?

The longest climb on Burgentour - Burg Pyrmont zur Burg Eltz runs 6.2 miles (10.0 km) and gains 372 ft (113 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.5%.