Peñón del Cuervo - Olías

Málaga, Andalucía, España

12.2 miles (19.7 km) · 2,439 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Peñón del Cuervo - Olías is a 12.2-mile loop route in Málaga, Andalucía, España, gaining 2,439 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 1,239 feet at an average 8.9% grade. About 63% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.2 mi (19.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,439 ft (744 m)
Average gain	200 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	7.3 mi, 1,965 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.2%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	33%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Peñón del Cuervo - Olías

How much elevation gain does Peñón del Cuervo - Olías have?

Peñón del Cuervo - Olías has 2,439 ft (744 m) of elevation gain over 12.2 miles (19.7 km). That averages 200 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Peñón del Cuervo - Olías?

The difficulty score for Peñón del Cuervo - Olías is 10.4 of 100. That is harder than 71% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Peñón del Cuervo - Olías?

The longest climb on Peñón del Cuervo - Olías runs 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and gains 1,965 ft (599 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.2%.