Le Spitzberg

Dabo, Grand Est, France

8.6 miles (13.9 km) · 1,202 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Spitzberg is a 8.6-mile loop route in Dabo, Grand Est, France, gaining 1,202 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 523 feet at an average 8.5% grade. About 66% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,202 ft (366 m)
Average gain	139 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 668 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.6%
Runnable	66% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	40%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Le Spitzberg

How much elevation gain does Le Spitzberg have?

Le Spitzberg has 1,202 ft (366 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.9 km). That averages 139 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Spitzberg?

The difficulty score for Le Spitzberg is 9.9 of 100. That is harder than 69.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Le Spitzberg?

The longest climb on Le Spitzberg runs 3.1 miles (5.1 km) and gains 668 ft (204 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.6%.