EifelSchleife Eisvogelwanderweg

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 1,081 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

EifelSchleife Eisvogelwanderweg is a 8.5-mile loop route in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,081 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 500 feet at an average 2.7% grade. Approximately 77% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,081 ft (329 m)
Average gain	127 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 456 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.6%
Runnable	77% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	46%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about EifelSchleife Eisvogelwanderweg

How much elevation gain does EifelSchleife Eisvogelwanderweg have?

EifelSchleife Eisvogelwanderweg has 1,081 ft (329 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 127 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is EifelSchleife Eisvogelwanderweg?

The difficulty score for EifelSchleife Eisvogelwanderweg is 6.8 of 100. That is harder than 54.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% 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 Eisvogelwanderweg?

The longest climb on EifelSchleife Eisvogelwanderweg runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 456 ft (139 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.6%.