Picón del Rey - Arroyo de los Cierzos

Parque Natural de la Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas, Andalucía, España

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 1,747 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Picón del Rey - Arroyo de los Cierzos is a 8.9-mile loop route in Parque Natural de la Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas, Andalucía, España, gaining 1,747 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 2.8 miles gaining 908 feet at an average 5.7% grade. About 59% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,747 ft (533 m)
Average gain	195 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 1,618 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.5%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Picón del Rey - Arroyo de los Cierzos

How much elevation gain does Picón del Rey - Arroyo de los Cierzos have?

Picón del Rey - Arroyo de los Cierzos has 1,747 ft (533 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 195 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Picón del Rey - Arroyo de los Cierzos?

The difficulty score for Picón del Rey - Arroyo de los Cierzos is 12.7 of 100. That is harder than 78.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Picón del Rey - Arroyo de los Cierzos?

The longest climb on Picón del Rey - Arroyo de los Cierzos runs 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and gains 1,618 ft (493 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.5%.