Circuit Etangs et Lacs

Creutzwald, Grand Est, France

10.8 miles (17.4 km) · 825 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit Etangs et Lacs is a 10.8-mile loop route in Creutzwald, Grand Est, France, gaining 825 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 542 feet at an average 0.9% grade. Approximately 92% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.8 mi (17.4 km)
Elevation gain	825 ft (251 m)
Average gain	76 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 263 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.6%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	60%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Circuit Etangs et Lacs

How much elevation gain does Circuit Etangs et Lacs have?

Circuit Etangs et Lacs has 825 ft (251 m) of elevation gain over 10.8 miles (17.4 km). That averages 76 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit Etangs et Lacs?

The difficulty score for Circuit Etangs et Lacs is 3.4 of 100. That is harder than 32.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% 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 Etangs et Lacs?

The longest climb on Circuit Etangs et Lacs runs 4.9 miles (7.8 km) and gains 263 ft (80 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.6%.