Pico de Mulhacén (Spain)

Comarca de la Vega de Granada, Andalucía, España

29.4 miles (47.4 km) · 9,861 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance29.4 mi (47.4 km)
Elevation gain9,861 ft (3,006 m)
Average gain335 ft per mile (63 m per km)
Longest climb14.1 mi, 8,196 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade78.6%
Runnable47% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score17.5 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat8%
Mild uphill14%
Moderate uphill9%
Steep uphill22%
Mild downhill15%
Moderate downhill11%
Steep downhill22%

Questions about Pico de Mulhacén (Spain)

How much elevation gain does Pico de Mulhacén (Spain) have?

Pico de Mulhacén (Spain) has 9,861 ft (3,006 m) of elevation gain over 29.4 miles (47.4 km). That averages 335 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pico de Mulhacén (Spain)?

The difficulty score for Pico de Mulhacén (Spain) is 17.5 of 100. That is harder than 90% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pico de Mulhacén (Spain)?

The longest climb on Pico de Mulhacén (Spain) runs 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and gains 8,196 ft (2,498 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 78.6%.

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