Malmedy Extratrail Red Route (Belgium)

Verviers, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien

16.2 miles (26.1 km) · 2,074 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Malmedy Extratrail Red Route (Belgium) is a 16.2 mile loop route located in Verviers, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien. The route climbs 1,999 feet and descends 1,859 feet. The largest climb extends 1.4 miles, gaining 469 feet. The course averages 125 feet of vertical gain per mile. 84% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 7.1 out of 10, placing it in the 50.9th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Liège.

Route facts

Distance	16.2 mi (26.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,074 ft (632 m)
Average gain	128 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 967 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.9%
Runnable	83% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Front-loaded climb
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	34%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Malmedy Extratrail Red Route (Belgium)

How much elevation gain does Malmedy Extratrail Red Route (Belgium) have?

Malmedy Extratrail Red Route (Belgium) has 2,074 ft (632 m) of elevation gain over 16.2 miles (26.1 km). That averages 128 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Malmedy Extratrail Red Route (Belgium)?

The difficulty score for Malmedy Extratrail Red Route (Belgium) is 6 of 100. That is harder than 49.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 83% 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 Red Route (Belgium)?

The longest climb on Malmedy Extratrail Red Route (Belgium) runs 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and gains 967 ft (295 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.9%.