EifelSchleife Durchs Auelbachtal

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 916 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

EifelSchleife Durchs Auelbachtal is a 8.2-mile loop route in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 916 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 2.8 miles gaining 710 feet at an average 4.2% grade. Approximately 81% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	916 ft (279 m)
Average gain	112 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 626 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.8%
Runnable	81% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	46%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about EifelSchleife Durchs Auelbachtal

How much elevation gain does EifelSchleife Durchs Auelbachtal have?

EifelSchleife Durchs Auelbachtal has 916 ft (279 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.1 km). That averages 112 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is EifelSchleife Durchs Auelbachtal?

The difficulty score for EifelSchleife Durchs Auelbachtal is 6.9 of 100. That is harder than 54.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 81% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on EifelSchleife Durchs Auelbachtal?

The longest climb on EifelSchleife Durchs Auelbachtal runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 626 ft (191 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.8%.