Circular de Galapagar y Colmenarejo

Galapagar, Comunidad de Madrid, España

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 598 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circular de Galapagar y Colmenarejo is a 8.6-mile loop route in Galapagar, Comunidad de Madrid, España, gaining 598 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 218 feet at an average 1.6% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	598 ft (182 m)
Average gain	70 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	2.0 mi, 110 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	6.5%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	55%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	2%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	6%

Questions about Circular de Galapagar y Colmenarejo

How much elevation gain does Circular de Galapagar y Colmenarejo have?

Circular de Galapagar y Colmenarejo has 598 ft (182 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 70 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circular de Galapagar y Colmenarejo?

The difficulty score for Circular de Galapagar y Colmenarejo is 3.2 of 100. That is harder than 31.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Circular de Galapagar y Colmenarejo?

The longest climb on Circular de Galapagar y Colmenarejo runs 2.0 miles (3.3 km) and gains 110 ft (33 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 6.5%.