Macizo de Ándara

Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa, Cantabria, España

9.4 miles (15.1 km) · 2,238 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Macizo de Ándara is a 9.4-mile loop route in Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa, Cantabria, España, gaining 2,238 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 1,453 feet at an average 10.8% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,238 ft (682 m)
Average gain	239 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 1,992 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.7%
Runnable	49% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	14.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Macizo de Ándara

How much elevation gain does Macizo de Ándara have?

Macizo de Ándara has 2,238 ft (682 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.1 km). That averages 239 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Macizo de Ándara?

The difficulty score for Macizo de Ándara is 14.5 of 100. That is harder than 82.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Macizo de Ándara?

The longest climb on Macizo de Ándara runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 1,992 ft (607 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.7%.