Circuit du Phény

Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges, Grand Est, France

12.7 miles (20.5 km) · 2,604 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.7 mi (20.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,604 ft (794 m)
Average gain	204 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 823 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.3%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Circuit du Phény

How much elevation gain does Circuit du Phény have?

Circuit du Phény has 2,604 ft (794 m) of elevation gain over 12.7 miles (20.5 km). That averages 204 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit du Phény?

The difficulty score for Circuit du Phény is 11.4 of 100. That is harder than 74.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% 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 Phény?

The longest climb on Circuit du Phény runs 3.8 miles (6.0 km) and gains 823 ft (251 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.3%.