Circuit n°5

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

14.8 miles (23.7 km) · 3,259 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit n°5 is a 14.8-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges, Grand Est, France, gaining 3,259 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 1,980 feet at an average 6.8% grade. About 55% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.8 mi (23.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,259 ft (993 m)
Average gain	221 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 1,816 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.5%
Runnable	55% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Circuit n°5

How much elevation gain does Circuit n°5 have?

Circuit n°5 has 3,259 ft (993 m) of elevation gain over 14.8 miles (23.7 km). That averages 221 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit n°5?

The difficulty score for Circuit n°5 is 12.1 of 100. That is harder than 76.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% 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 n°5?

The longest climb on Circuit n°5 runs 5.1 miles (8.1 km) and gains 1,816 ft (553 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.5%.