De Himmerlandske Heder

Vesthimmerlands Kommune, Region Nordjylland, Danmark

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 439 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

De Himmerlandske Heder is a 9.1-mile loop route in Vesthimmerlands Kommune, Region Nordjylland, Danmark, gaining 439 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	439 ft (134 m)
Average gain	48 ft per mile (9 m per km)
Longest climb	1.4 mi, 110 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.8%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	2.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	35%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about De Himmerlandske Heder

How much elevation gain does De Himmerlandske Heder have?

De Himmerlandske Heder has 439 ft (134 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 48 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is De Himmerlandske Heder?

The difficulty score for De Himmerlandske Heder is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 28.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on De Himmerlandske Heder?

The longest climb on De Himmerlandske Heder runs 1.4 miles (2.3 km) and gains 110 ft (33 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.8%.