Petergensfeld (Grünes Rechteck)

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel, Unknown

8.5 miles (13.6 km) · 786 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Petergensfeld (Grünes Rechteck) is a 8.5-mile loop route in Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel, Unknown, gaining 786 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 525 feet at an average 2.7% grade. Approximately 90% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance8.5 mi (13.6 km)
Elevation gain786 ft (240 m)
Average gain93 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb3.1 mi, 451 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade12.7%
Runnable90% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score3.9 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat53%
Mild uphill18%
Moderate uphill2%
Steep uphill4%
Mild downhill16%
Moderate downhill5%
Steep downhill3%

Questions about Petergensfeld (Grünes Rechteck)

How much elevation gain does Petergensfeld (Grünes Rechteck) have?

Petergensfeld (Grünes Rechteck) has 786 ft (240 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.6 km). That averages 93 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Petergensfeld (Grünes Rechteck)?

The difficulty score for Petergensfeld (Grünes Rechteck) is 3.9 of 100. That is harder than 35.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 90% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Petergensfeld (Grünes Rechteck)?

The longest climb on Petergensfeld (Grünes Rechteck) runs 3.1 miles (5.0 km) and gains 451 ft (137 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.7%.

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