Münstereifelsteig

Kreis Euskirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

13.9 miles (22.4 km) · 1,521 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Münstereifelsteig is a 13.9-mile loop route in Kreis Euskirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 1,507 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 797 feet at an average 3.6% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	13.9 mi (22.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,521 ft (464 m)
Average gain	109 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 736 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.9%
Runnable	85% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	15%
Mild uphill	35%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Münstereifelsteig

How much elevation gain does Münstereifelsteig have?

Münstereifelsteig has 1,521 ft (464 m) of elevation gain over 13.9 miles (22.4 km). That averages 109 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Münstereifelsteig?

The difficulty score for Münstereifelsteig is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 46% of routes at a similar distance. About 85% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Münstereifelsteig?

The longest climb on Münstereifelsteig runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and gains 736 ft (224 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.9%.