Heckenlandroute

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.6 miles (13.9 km) · 1,798 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Heckenlandroute is a 8.6-mile loop route in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,798 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 2.7 miles gaining 861 feet at an average 12.2% grade. About 63% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,798 ft (548 m)
Average gain	208 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 733 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.4%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	9.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	31%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Heckenlandroute

How much elevation gain does Heckenlandroute have?

Heckenlandroute has 1,798 ft (548 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.9 km). That averages 208 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Heckenlandroute?

The difficulty score for Heckenlandroute is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Heckenlandroute?

The longest climb on Heckenlandroute runs 4.4 miles (7.0 km) and gains 733 ft (224 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.4%.