Les Quatre Cîmes du Pays de Herve

Herve, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien

19.6 miles (31.6 km) · 2,032 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Quatre Cîmes du Pays de Herve is a 19.6-mile loop route in Herve, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 2,032 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.7 miles gaining 810 feet at an average 2.5% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	19.6 mi (31.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,032 ft (619 m)
Average gain	103 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	10.7 mi, 698 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.2%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	47%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Les Quatre Cîmes du Pays de Herve

How much elevation gain does Les Quatre Cîmes du Pays de Herve have?

Les Quatre Cîmes du Pays de Herve has 2,032 ft (619 m) of elevation gain over 19.6 miles (31.6 km). That averages 103 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Quatre Cîmes du Pays de Herve?

The difficulty score for Les Quatre Cîmes du Pays de Herve is 4.5 of 100. That is harder than 40% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Les Quatre Cîmes du Pays de Herve?

The longest climb on Les Quatre Cîmes du Pays de Herve runs 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and gains 698 ft (213 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.2%.