Pico Teide, Sendero de Montaña Blanca (Spain)

Canarias, España

11.4 miles (18.4 km) · 4,579 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pico Teide, Sendero de Montaña Blanca (Spain) is a 11.4-mile loop route in Canarias, España, gaining 4,600 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.7 miles gaining 4,508 feet at an average 14.4% grade. Only 30% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.4 mi (18.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,579 ft (1,396 m)
Average gain	400 ft per mile (76 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 4,341 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	38.2%
Runnable	30% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Pico Teide, Sendero de Montaña Blanca (Spain)

How much elevation gain does Pico Teide, Sendero de Montaña Blanca (Spain) have?

Pico Teide, Sendero de Montaña Blanca (Spain) has 4,579 ft (1,396 m) of elevation gain over 11.4 miles (18.4 km). That averages 400 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pico Teide, Sendero de Montaña Blanca (Spain)?

The difficulty score for Pico Teide, Sendero de Montaña Blanca (Spain) is 20.1 of 100. That is harder than 90.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 30% 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 Teide, Sendero de Montaña Blanca (Spain)?

The longest climb on Pico Teide, Sendero de Montaña Blanca (Spain) runs 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and gains 4,341 ft (1,323 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38.2%.