Circuit des 7 Roses

Saint-Quirin, Grand Est, France

9.8 miles (15.8 km) · 1,563 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des 7 Roses is a 9.8-mile loop route in Saint-Quirin, Grand Est, France, gaining 1,563 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.2 miles gaining 564 feet at an average 10.6% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,563 ft (476 m)
Average gain	159 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 650 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.8%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	34%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Circuit des 7 Roses

How much elevation gain does Circuit des 7 Roses have?

Circuit des 7 Roses has 1,563 ft (476 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.8 km). That averages 159 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des 7 Roses?

The difficulty score for Circuit des 7 Roses is 9 of 100. That is harder than 65.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% 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 des 7 Roses?

The longest climb on Circuit des 7 Roses runs 4.0 miles (6.5 km) and gains 650 ft (198 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.8%.