EifelSpur Münstereifelsteig

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

12.2 miles (19.7 km) · 1,861 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

EifelSpur Münstereifelsteig is a 12.2-mile loop route in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,861 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 656 feet at an average 3.6% grade. About 67% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.2 mi (19.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,861 ft (567 m)
Average gain	152 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 767 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.8%
Runnable	67% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about EifelSpur Münstereifelsteig

How much elevation gain does EifelSpur Münstereifelsteig have?

EifelSpur Münstereifelsteig has 1,861 ft (567 m) of elevation gain over 12.2 miles (19.7 km). That averages 152 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is EifelSpur Münstereifelsteig?

The difficulty score for EifelSpur Münstereifelsteig is 8.8 of 100. That is harder than 64.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 67% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on EifelSpur Münstereifelsteig?

The longest climb on EifelSpur Münstereifelsteig runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 767 ft (234 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.8%.