Hootzemonn-Weg

Heusweiler, Saarland, Deutschland

8.7 miles (14.1 km) · 1,235 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hootzemonn-Weg is a 8.7-mile loop route in Heusweiler, Saarland, Deutschland, gaining 1,235 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 1.4 miles gaining 347 feet at an average 5.2% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,235 ft (376 m)
Average gain	141 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	1.7 mi, 140 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.1%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	40%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Hootzemonn-Weg

How much elevation gain does Hootzemonn-Weg have?

Hootzemonn-Weg has 1,235 ft (376 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.1 km). That averages 141 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hootzemonn-Weg?

The difficulty score for Hootzemonn-Weg is 7.4 of 100. That is harder than 57.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hootzemonn-Weg?

The longest climb on Hootzemonn-Weg runs 1.7 miles (2.7 km) and gains 140 ft (43 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.1%.