Theux ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium)

Verviers, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien

22.9 miles (36.8 km) · 3,556 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Theux ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium) is a 22.9-mile loop route in Verviers, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 3,556 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.8 miles gaining 1,224 feet at an average 7.5% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	22.9 mi (36.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,556 ft (1,084 m)
Average gain	155 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	8.8 mi, 840 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.8%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Theux ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium)

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

Theux ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium) has 3,556 ft (1,084 m) of elevation gain over 22.9 miles (36.8 km). That averages 155 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Theux ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium)?

The difficulty score for Theux ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium) is 7.2 of 100. That is harder than 56.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

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

The longest climb on Theux ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium) runs 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and gains 840 ft (256 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.8%.