Drover Heide

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 835 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Drover Heide is a 8.9-mile loop route in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 835 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 384 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	835 ft (255 m)
Average gain	94 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 231 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.3%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	57%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Drover Heide

How much elevation gain does Drover Heide have?

Drover Heide has 835 ft (255 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 94 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Drover Heide?

The difficulty score for Drover Heide is 4.1 of 100. That is harder than 37.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Drover Heide?

The longest climb on Drover Heide runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and gains 231 ft (70 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.3%.