Las Minas y Caparidán

Laujar de Andarax, Andalucía, España

18.0 miles (29.0 km) · 4,672 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Las Minas y Caparidán is a 18.0-mile loop route in Laujar de Andarax, Andalucía, España, gaining 4,672 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.9 miles gaining 2,329 feet at an average 8.6% grade. About 52% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	18.0 mi (29.0 km)
Elevation gain	4,672 ft (1,424 m)
Average gain	259 ft per mile (49 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 2,332 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.8%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	22%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Las Minas y Caparidán

How much elevation gain does Las Minas y Caparidán have?

Las Minas y Caparidán has 4,672 ft (1,424 m) of elevation gain over 18.0 miles (29.0 km). That averages 259 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Las Minas y Caparidán?

The difficulty score for Las Minas y Caparidán is 14.3 of 100. That is harder than 81.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Las Minas y Caparidán?

The longest climb on Las Minas y Caparidán runs 5.6 miles (9.0 km) and gains 2,332 ft (711 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.8%.