Wittlich 8

Wittlich, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 1,248 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wittlich 8 is a 9.0-mile loop route in Wittlich, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,248 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 558 feet at an average 4.7% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,248 ft (380 m)
Average gain	139 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 597 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.5%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	47%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Wittlich 8

How much elevation gain does Wittlich 8 have?

Wittlich 8 has 1,248 ft (380 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 139 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wittlich 8?

The difficulty score for Wittlich 8 is 6.1 of 100. That is harder than 50% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wittlich 8?

The longest climb on Wittlich 8 runs 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and gains 597 ft (182 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.5%.