Thorpark - Heiderbos Gele zeshoek

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen, Limburg, België / Belgique / Belgien

9.7 miles (15.6 km) · 597 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Thorpark - Heiderbos Gele zeshoek is a 9.7-mile loop route in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen, Limburg, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 597 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.6 km)
Elevation gain	597 ft (182 m)
Average gain	62 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 141 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.5%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	33%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Thorpark - Heiderbos Gele zeshoek

How much elevation gain does Thorpark - Heiderbos Gele zeshoek have?

Thorpark - Heiderbos Gele zeshoek has 597 ft (182 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.6 km). That averages 62 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Thorpark - Heiderbos Gele zeshoek?

The difficulty score for Thorpark - Heiderbos Gele zeshoek is 2.2 of 100. That is harder than 24.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Thorpark - Heiderbos Gele zeshoek?

The longest climb on Thorpark - Heiderbos Gele zeshoek runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 141 ft (43 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.5%.