Eifel Trail

Kreis Düren, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

14.6 miles (23.4 km) · 3,235 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Eifel Trail is a 14.6-mile loop route in Kreis Düren, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 3,233 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 1.4 miles gaining 740 feet at an average 9.8% grade. About 55% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.6 mi (23.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,235 ft (986 m)
Average gain	222 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 754 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.3%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Eifel Trail

How much elevation gain does Eifel Trail have?

Eifel Trail has 3,235 ft (986 m) of elevation gain over 14.6 miles (23.4 km). That averages 222 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Eifel Trail?

The difficulty score for Eifel Trail is 9.9 of 100. That is harder than 69.2% 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 Eifel Trail?

The longest climb on Eifel Trail runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 754 ft (230 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.3%.