EifelSchleife Um die Oleftalsperre

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.6 miles (13.9 km) · 1,288 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

EifelSchleife Um die Oleftalsperre is a 8.6-mile loop route in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,288 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 75% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,288 ft (393 m)
Average gain	149 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	7.2 mi, 251 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.6%
Runnable	75% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about EifelSchleife Um die Oleftalsperre

How much elevation gain does EifelSchleife Um die Oleftalsperre have?

EifelSchleife Um die Oleftalsperre has 1,288 ft (393 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.9 km). That averages 149 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is EifelSchleife Um die Oleftalsperre?

The difficulty score for EifelSchleife Um die Oleftalsperre is 7.1 of 100. That is harder than 56% of routes at a similar distance. About 75% 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 Um die Oleftalsperre?

The longest climb on EifelSchleife Um die Oleftalsperre runs 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and gains 251 ft (76 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.6%.