VulkaMaar-Pfad

Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

15.1 miles (24.3 km) · 2,758 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

VulkaMaar-Pfad is a 15.1-mile loop route in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 2,758 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.7 miles gaining 1,414 feet at an average 4.2% grade. About 61% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	15.1 mi (24.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,758 ft (841 m)
Average gain	183 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 586 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.8%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about VulkaMaar-Pfad

How much elevation gain does VulkaMaar-Pfad have?

VulkaMaar-Pfad has 2,758 ft (841 m) of elevation gain over 15.1 miles (24.3 km). That averages 183 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is VulkaMaar-Pfad?

The difficulty score for VulkaMaar-Pfad is 10.3 of 100. That is harder than 70.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on VulkaMaar-Pfad?

The longest climb on VulkaMaar-Pfad runs 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and gains 586 ft (179 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.8%.