EifelSchleife Quelle der Erft

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

12.1 miles (19.5 km) · 1,577 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

EifelSchleife Quelle der Erft is a 12.1-mile loop route in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,577 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 3.9 miles gaining 654 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 gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.1 mi (19.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,577 ft (481 m)
Average gain	130 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 447 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.6%
Runnable	77% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	43%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about EifelSchleife Quelle der Erft

How much elevation gain does EifelSchleife Quelle der Erft have?

EifelSchleife Quelle der Erft has 1,577 ft (481 m) of elevation gain over 12.1 miles (19.5 km). That averages 130 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is EifelSchleife Quelle der Erft?

The difficulty score for EifelSchleife Quelle der Erft is 7.2 of 100. That is harder than 56.5% 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 Quelle der Erft?

The longest climb on EifelSchleife Quelle der Erft runs 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and gains 447 ft (136 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.6%.