Camino del Lomo del Lance

Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canarias, España

10.4 miles (16.8 km) · 6,885 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Camino del Lomo del Lance is a 10.4-mile loop route in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canarias, España, gaining 6,885 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.2 miles gaining 5,119 feet at an average 30.0% grade. Only 4% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.4 mi (16.8 km)
Elevation gain	6,885 ft (2,099 m)
Average gain	661 ft per mile (125 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 5,268 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	50.6%
Runnable	4% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	22.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	2%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	46%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	47%

Questions about Camino del Lomo del Lance

How much elevation gain does Camino del Lomo del Lance have?

Camino del Lomo del Lance has 6,885 ft (2,099 m) of elevation gain over 10.4 miles (16.8 km). That averages 661 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Camino del Lomo del Lance?

The difficulty score for Camino del Lomo del Lance is 22.1 of 100. That is harder than 92.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 4% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Camino del Lomo del Lance?

The longest climb on Camino del Lomo del Lance runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 5,268 ft (1,606 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 50.6%.