Circuit du Hackenberg

Helling, Grand Est, France

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 1,233 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit du Hackenberg is a 8.1-mile loop route in Helling, Grand Est, France, gaining 1,233 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 509 feet at an average 9.2% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,233 ft (376 m)
Average gain	153 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 293 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.8%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Circuit du Hackenberg

How much elevation gain does Circuit du Hackenberg have?

Circuit du Hackenberg has 1,233 ft (376 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 153 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit du Hackenberg?

The difficulty score for Circuit du Hackenberg is 7.4 of 100. That is harder than 57.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% 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 du Hackenberg?

The longest climb on Circuit du Hackenberg runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 293 ft (89 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.8%.