Circular Sierra Alta de Siles

Parque Natural de la Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas, Andalucía, España

11.3 miles (18.2 km) · 3,326 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circular Sierra Alta de Siles is a 11.3-mile loop route in Parque Natural de la Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas, Andalucía, España, gaining 3,326 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 4.1 miles gaining 1,861 feet at an average 14.0% grade. About 43% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.3 mi (18.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,326 ft (1,014 m)
Average gain	293 ft per mile (56 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 1,500 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	51%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Circular Sierra Alta de Siles

How much elevation gain does Circular Sierra Alta de Siles have?

Circular Sierra Alta de Siles has 3,326 ft (1,014 m) of elevation gain over 11.3 miles (18.2 km). That averages 293 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circular Sierra Alta de Siles?

The difficulty score for Circular Sierra Alta de Siles is 14.4 of 100. That is harder than 82.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 43% 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 Sierra Alta de Siles?

The longest climb on Circular Sierra Alta de Siles runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 1,500 ft (457 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 51%.