Theux ExtraTrail Red Route (Belgium)

Verviers, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien

16.4 miles (26.4 km) · 3,435 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Theux ExtraTrail Red Route (Belgium) is a 16.4-mile loop route in Verviers, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 3,435 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 4.8 miles gaining 1,280 feet at an average 7.5% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	16.4 mi (26.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,435 ft (1,047 m)
Average gain	209 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 610 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.8%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Theux ExtraTrail Red Route (Belgium)

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

Theux ExtraTrail Red Route (Belgium) has 3,435 ft (1,047 m) of elevation gain over 16.4 miles (26.4 km). That averages 209 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Theux ExtraTrail Red Route (Belgium)?

The difficulty score for Theux ExtraTrail Red Route (Belgium) is 11.5 of 100. That is harder than 74.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% 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 Red Route (Belgium)?

The longest climb on Theux ExtraTrail Red Route (Belgium) runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 610 ft (186 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.8%.