ExtraTrail 27 - Malmedy

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien

15.5 miles (24.9 km) · 2,556 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

ExtraTrail 27 - Malmedy is a 15.5-mile loop route in Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 2,556 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.6 miles gaining 1,263 feet at an average 2.8% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	15.5 mi (24.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,556 ft (779 m)
Average gain	165 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 823 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.2%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 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	31%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about ExtraTrail 27 - Malmedy

How much elevation gain does ExtraTrail 27 - Malmedy have?

ExtraTrail 27 - Malmedy has 2,556 ft (779 m) of elevation gain over 15.5 miles (24.9 km). That averages 165 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is ExtraTrail 27 - Malmedy?

The difficulty score for ExtraTrail 27 - Malmedy is 8.8 of 100. That is harder than 64.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on ExtraTrail 27 - Malmedy?

The longest climb on ExtraTrail 27 - Malmedy runs 5.6 miles (9.1 km) and gains 823 ft (251 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.2%.