Weheschlucht

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 866 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Weheschlucht is a 8.5-mile loop route in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 866 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 707 feet at an average 2.8% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	866 ft (264 m)
Average gain	102 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 592 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.5%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	49%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Weheschlucht

How much elevation gain does Weheschlucht have?

Weheschlucht has 866 ft (264 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 102 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Weheschlucht?

The difficulty score for Weheschlucht is 4.8 of 100. That is harder than 41.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Weheschlucht?

The longest climb on Weheschlucht runs 3.8 miles (6.2 km) and gains 592 ft (181 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.5%.