Eijsden-Margraten E8 Bloesemroute 3

Eijsden, Limburg, Nederland

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 852 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Eijsden-Margraten E8 Bloesemroute 3 is a 8.2-mile loop route in Eijsden, Limburg, Nederland, gaining 852 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.2 miles gaining 223 feet at an average 3.2% grade. Approximately 84% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	852 ft (260 m)
Average gain	104 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 245 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25%
Runnable	84% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	49%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Eijsden-Margraten E8 Bloesemroute 3

How much elevation gain does Eijsden-Margraten E8 Bloesemroute 3 have?

Eijsden-Margraten E8 Bloesemroute 3 has 852 ft (260 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 104 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Eijsden-Margraten E8 Bloesemroute 3?

The difficulty score for Eijsden-Margraten E8 Bloesemroute 3 is 4.6 of 100. That is harder than 40.6% 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 Eijsden-Margraten E8 Bloesemroute 3?

The longest climb on Eijsden-Margraten E8 Bloesemroute 3 runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 245 ft (75 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25%.