Fuente de las Guijas

Geoparque de Granada, Andalucía, España

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 1,945 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Fuente de las Guijas is a 9.0-mile loop route in Geoparque de Granada, Andalucía, España, gaining 1,945 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.6 miles gaining 1,749 feet at an average 6.7% grade. About 51% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,945 ft (593 m)
Average gain	216 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 1,627 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.5%
Runnable	51% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Fuente de las Guijas

How much elevation gain does Fuente de las Guijas have?

Fuente de las Guijas has 1,945 ft (593 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 216 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fuente de las Guijas?

The difficulty score for Fuente de las Guijas is 13.9 of 100. That is harder than 81.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 51% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Fuente de las Guijas?

The longest climb on Fuente de las Guijas runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 1,627 ft (496 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.5%.