HeimatSpur Apolloniaweg

Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 1,271 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

HeimatSpur Apolloniaweg is a 8.5-mile loop route in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,271 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 1.4 miles gaining 425 feet at an average 7.2% grade. Approximately 75% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,271 ft (387 m)
Average gain	149 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 223 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.1%
Runnable	75% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	18%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about HeimatSpur Apolloniaweg

How much elevation gain does HeimatSpur Apolloniaweg have?

HeimatSpur Apolloniaweg has 1,271 ft (387 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 149 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is HeimatSpur Apolloniaweg?

The difficulty score for HeimatSpur Apolloniaweg is 7.9 of 100. That is harder than 60.4% 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 HeimatSpur Apolloniaweg?

The longest climb on HeimatSpur Apolloniaweg runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 223 ft (68 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.1%.