Trois-Ponts ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium)

Verviers, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien

22.8 miles (36.7 km) · 4,537 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Trois-Ponts ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium) is a 22.8-mile loop route in Verviers, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 4,537 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 1,414 feet at an average 3.6% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	22.8 mi (36.7 km)
Elevation gain	4,537 ft (1,383 m)
Average gain	199 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 551 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.6%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Trois-Ponts ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium)

How much elevation gain does Trois-Ponts ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium) have?

Trois-Ponts ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium) has 4,537 ft (1,383 m) of elevation gain over 22.8 miles (36.7 km). That averages 199 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Trois-Ponts ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium)?

The difficulty score for Trois-Ponts ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium) is 11.4 of 100. That is harder than 74.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Trois-Ponts ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium)?

The longest climb on Trois-Ponts ExtraTrail Black Route (Belgium) runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 551 ft (168 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.6%.