Barrancas de Santalla

Priaranza del Bierzo, Castilla y León, España

8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 1,411 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Barrancas de Santalla is a 8.8-mile loop route in Priaranza del Bierzo, Castilla y León, España, gaining 1,411 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 2.3 miles gaining 403 feet at an average 5.5% grade. About 66% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,411 ft (430 m)
Average gain	160 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	2.2 mi, 334 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.2%
Runnable	66% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Barrancas de Santalla

How much elevation gain does Barrancas de Santalla have?

Barrancas de Santalla has 1,411 ft (430 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.2 km). That averages 160 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Barrancas de Santalla?

The difficulty score for Barrancas de Santalla is 9.8 of 100. That is harder than 68.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Barrancas de Santalla?

The longest climb on Barrancas de Santalla runs 2.2 miles (3.6 km) and gains 334 ft (102 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.2%.