Desfiladero de Bustelín

Ibias, Asturias / Asturies, España

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 2,988 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Desfiladero de Bustelín is a 8.9-mile loop route in Ibias, Asturias / Asturies, España, gaining 2,988 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 2.4 miles gaining 1,285 feet at an average 8.4% grade. Only 37% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,988 ft (911 m)
Average gain	334 ft per mile (63 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 1,044 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	54.2%
Runnable	37% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Desfiladero de Bustelín

How much elevation gain does Desfiladero de Bustelín have?

Desfiladero de Bustelín has 2,988 ft (911 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 334 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Desfiladero de Bustelín?

The difficulty score for Desfiladero de Bustelín is 14.6 of 100. That is harder than 82.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 37% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Desfiladero de Bustelín?

The longest climb on Desfiladero de Bustelín runs 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and gains 1,044 ft (318 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 54.2%.