Camin de Careses

Siero, Asturias / Asturies, España

9.1 miles (14.7 km) · 1,454 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Camin de Careses is a 9.1-mile loop route in Siero, Asturias / Asturies, España, gaining 1,454 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 644 feet at an average 4.9% grade. Approximately 75% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,454 ft (443 m)
Average gain	159 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 454 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.6%
Runnable	75% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Camin de Careses

How much elevation gain does Camin de Careses have?

Camin de Careses has 1,454 ft (443 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.7 km). That averages 159 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Camin de Careses?

The difficulty score for Camin de Careses is 7.5 of 100. That is harder than 57.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 75% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Camin de Careses?

The longest climb on Camin de Careses runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 454 ft (139 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.6%.