Promenade du Héron

Parc naturel Haute-Sûre Forêt d'Anlier, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 740 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Promenade du Héron is a 9.0-mile loop route in Parc naturel Haute-Sûre Forêt d'Anlier, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 740 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 316 feet at an average 1.4% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	740 ft (226 m)
Average gain	82 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 162 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	53%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	9%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	8%

Questions about Promenade du Héron

How much elevation gain does Promenade du Héron have?

Promenade du Héron has 740 ft (226 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 82 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Promenade du Héron?

The difficulty score for Promenade du Héron is 4.5 of 100. That is harder than 39.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Promenade du Héron?

The longest climb on Promenade du Héron runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 162 ft (49 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10%.