Vallons et plaines de Hesbaye circuit n° 2

Namur, Namur, België / Belgique / Belgien

17.8 miles (28.6 km) · 1,615 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Vallons et plaines de Hesbaye circuit n° 2 is a 17.8-mile loop route in Namur, Namur, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 1,615 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 4.7 miles gaining 730 feet at an average 2.5% grade. Approximately 89% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.8 mi (28.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,615 ft (492 m)
Average gain	91 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 238 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.8%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	32%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Vallons et plaines de Hesbaye circuit n° 2

How much elevation gain does Vallons et plaines de Hesbaye circuit n° 2 have?

Vallons et plaines de Hesbaye circuit n° 2 has 1,615 ft (492 m) of elevation gain over 17.8 miles (28.6 km). That averages 91 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vallons et plaines de Hesbaye circuit n° 2?

The difficulty score for Vallons et plaines de Hesbaye circuit n° 2 is 4.1 of 100. That is harder than 37.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 89% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Vallons et plaines de Hesbaye circuit n° 2?

The longest climb on Vallons et plaines de Hesbaye circuit n° 2 runs 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and gains 238 ft (73 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.8%.