Peña Oviedo (El Cable - Mogrovejo)

Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa, Cantabria, España

14.0 miles (22.5 km) · 4,432 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Peña Oviedo (El Cable - Mogrovejo) is a 14.0-mile loop route in Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa, Cantabria, España, gaining 4,432 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 5.6 miles gaining 4,198 feet at an average 14.1% grade. Only 29% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	14.0 mi (22.5 km)
Elevation gain	4,432 ft (1,351 m)
Average gain	317 ft per mile (60 m per km)
Longest climb	10.4 mi, 1,756 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	48.1%
Runnable	29% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	18.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	38%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Peña Oviedo (El Cable - Mogrovejo)

How much elevation gain does Peña Oviedo (El Cable - Mogrovejo) have?

Peña Oviedo (El Cable - Mogrovejo) has 4,432 ft (1,351 m) of elevation gain over 14.0 miles (22.5 km). That averages 317 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Peña Oviedo (El Cable - Mogrovejo)?

The difficulty score for Peña Oviedo (El Cable - Mogrovejo) is 18.1 of 100. That is harder than 88.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 29% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Peña Oviedo (El Cable - Mogrovejo)?

The longest climb on Peña Oviedo (El Cable - Mogrovejo) runs 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and gains 1,756 ft (535 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.1%.