Malmedy ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium)

Verviers, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien

24.2 miles (38.9 km) · 4,052 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Malmedy ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium) route traverses 24.2 miles through Verviers, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien. Elevation gain totals 4,364 feet, with 4,370 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 6.1 miles, gaining 590 feet. The course averages 184 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 66% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 11.1 out of 10, placing it in the 67.9th percentile. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Liège.

Route facts

Distance	24.2 mi (38.9 km)
Elevation gain	4,052 ft (1,235 m)
Average gain	168 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	10.7 mi, 1,627 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Front-loaded climb
Difficulty score	9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	21%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Malmedy ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium)

How much elevation gain does Malmedy ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium) have?

Malmedy ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium) has 4,052 ft (1,235 m) of elevation gain over 24.2 miles (38.9 km). That averages 168 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Malmedy ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium)?

The difficulty score for Malmedy ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium) is 9 of 100. That is harder than 65.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Malmedy ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium)?

The longest climb on Malmedy ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium) runs 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and gains 1,627 ft (496 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30%.