EifelSchleife Kakushöhle und Kartsteinhöhe

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 962 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

EifelSchleife Kakushöhle und Kartsteinhöhe is a 8.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 962 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 344 feet at an average 3.5% grade. Approximately 84% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	962 ft (293 m)
Average gain	115 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 516 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.8%
Runnable	84% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	5.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	44%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about EifelSchleife Kakushöhle und Kartsteinhöhe

How much elevation gain does EifelSchleife Kakushöhle und Kartsteinhöhe have?

EifelSchleife Kakushöhle und Kartsteinhöhe has 962 ft (293 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 115 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is EifelSchleife Kakushöhle und Kartsteinhöhe?

The difficulty score for EifelSchleife Kakushöhle und Kartsteinhöhe is 5.8 of 100. That is harder than 48.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% 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 Kakushöhle und Kartsteinhöhe?

The longest climb on EifelSchleife Kakushöhle und Kartsteinhöhe runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 516 ft (157 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.8%.