Embalse de Buseo

Parque Natural de Chera-Sot de Chera, Comunitat Valenciana, España

9.8 miles (15.8 km) · 1,630 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Embalse de Buseo is a 9.8-mile loop route in Parque Natural de Chera-Sot de Chera, Comunitat Valenciana, España, gaining 1,630 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 727 feet at an average 8.8% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,630 ft (497 m)
Average gain	166 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 589 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.9%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	9.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	30%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Embalse de Buseo

How much elevation gain does Embalse de Buseo have?

Embalse de Buseo has 1,630 ft (497 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.8 km). That averages 166 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Embalse de Buseo?

The difficulty score for Embalse de Buseo is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.4% 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 Embalse de Buseo?

The longest climb on Embalse de Buseo runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 589 ft (180 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.9%.