Costa Norte de Oleiros

Reserva da Biosfera As Mariñas Coruñesas e Terras do Mandeo, Galicia, España

17.4 miles (27.9 km) · 1,755 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Costa Norte de Oleiros is a 17.4-mile loop route in Reserva da Biosfera As Mariñas Coruñesas e Terras do Mandeo, Galicia, España, gaining 1,755 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 6.2 miles gaining 717 feet at an average 2.9% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	17.4 mi (27.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,755 ft (535 m)
Average gain	101 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 343 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.8%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	35%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Costa Norte de Oleiros

How much elevation gain does Costa Norte de Oleiros have?

Costa Norte de Oleiros has 1,755 ft (535 m) of elevation gain over 17.4 miles (27.9 km). That averages 101 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Costa Norte de Oleiros?

The difficulty score for Costa Norte de Oleiros is 4.3 of 100. That is harder than 38.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Costa Norte de Oleiros?

The longest climb on Costa Norte de Oleiros runs 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and gains 343 ft (104 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.8%.