Vielsalm vert

Vielsalm, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien

8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 955 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Vielsalm vert is a 8.2-mile loop route in Vielsalm, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 955 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 211 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 449 feet at an average 4.9% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	955 ft (291 m)
Average gain	117 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	1.8 mi, 337 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.2%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	6.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	42%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Vielsalm vert

How much elevation gain does Vielsalm vert have?

Vielsalm vert has 955 ft (291 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.1 km). That averages 117 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vielsalm vert?

The difficulty score for Vielsalm vert is 6.9 of 100. That is harder than 54.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Vielsalm vert?

The longest climb on Vielsalm vert runs 1.8 miles (3.0 km) and gains 337 ft (103 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.2%.