Cometa de Fuentelsaz

Geoparque de la Comarca de Molina y el Alto Tajo, Castilla-La Mancha, España

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 1,610 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cometa de Fuentelsaz is a 8.5-mile loop route in Geoparque de la Comarca de Molina y el Alto Tajo, Castilla-La Mancha, España, gaining 1,610 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 3.2 miles gaining 886 feet at an average 4.5% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,610 ft (491 m)
Average gain	189 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 631 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.6%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Cometa de Fuentelsaz

How much elevation gain does Cometa de Fuentelsaz have?

Cometa de Fuentelsaz has 1,610 ft (491 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 189 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cometa de Fuentelsaz?

The difficulty score for Cometa de Fuentelsaz is 11.3 of 100. That is harder than 74.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 64% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cometa de Fuentelsaz?

The longest climb on Cometa de Fuentelsaz runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and gains 631 ft (192 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.6%.