Circuit de Malbrouck

Merschweiller, Grand Est, France

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 1,641 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit de Malbrouck is a 8.3-mile loop route in Merschweiller, Grand Est, France, gaining 1,641 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 1.4 miles gaining 629 feet at an average 15.2% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,641 ft (500 m)
Average gain	197 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 296 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.4%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	10.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Circuit de Malbrouck

How much elevation gain does Circuit de Malbrouck have?

Circuit de Malbrouck has 1,641 ft (500 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 197 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit de Malbrouck?

The difficulty score for Circuit de Malbrouck is 10.1 of 100. That is harder than 70.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Circuit de Malbrouck?

The longest climb on Circuit de Malbrouck runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 296 ft (90 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.4%.