Hemingway-Trail

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

9.7 miles (15.6 km) · 1,231 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hemingway-Trail is a 9.7-mile loop route in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,231 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 538 feet at an average 3.4% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,231 ft (375 m)
Average gain	127 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 323 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.7%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Hemingway-Trail

How much elevation gain does Hemingway-Trail have?

Hemingway-Trail has 1,231 ft (375 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.6 km). That averages 127 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hemingway-Trail?

The difficulty score for Hemingway-Trail is 7.9 of 100. That is harder than 60.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hemingway-Trail?

The longest climb on Hemingway-Trail runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 323 ft (99 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.7%.