Itinerario de las Trincheras

Parque Natural Sierra de Huétor, Andalucía, España

12.6 miles (20.3 km) · 2,281 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Itinerario de las Trincheras is a 12.6-mile loop route in Parque Natural Sierra de Huétor, Andalucía, España, gaining 2,281 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 1,486 feet at an average 5.4% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.6 mi (20.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,281 ft (695 m)
Average gain	181 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 1,231 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.8%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Itinerario de las Trincheras

How much elevation gain does Itinerario de las Trincheras have?

Itinerario de las Trincheras has 2,281 ft (695 m) of elevation gain over 12.6 miles (20.3 km). That averages 181 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Itinerario de las Trincheras?

The difficulty score for Itinerario de las Trincheras is 11.8 of 100. That is harder than 75.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Itinerario de las Trincheras?

The longest climb on Itinerario de las Trincheras runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 1,231 ft (375 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.8%.