EifelSchleife Fuchshöhle

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 1,434 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

EifelSchleife Fuchshöhle is a 8.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,434 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 1.6 miles gaining 510 feet at an average 4.1% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,434 ft (437 m)
Average gain	171 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 260 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.7%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	30%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about EifelSchleife Fuchshöhle

How much elevation gain does EifelSchleife Fuchshöhle have?

EifelSchleife Fuchshöhle has 1,434 ft (437 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 171 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is EifelSchleife Fuchshöhle?

The difficulty score for EifelSchleife Fuchshöhle is 8.9 of 100. That is harder than 65.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% 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 Fuchshöhle?

The longest climb on EifelSchleife Fuchshöhle runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 260 ft (79 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.7%.