Puente Herrerías - Poyos de la Mesa

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

13.8 miles (22.2 km) · 3,387 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Puente Herrerías - Poyos de la Mesa is a 13.8-mile loop route in Parque Natural de la Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas, Andalucía, España, gaining 3,387 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 1,432 feet at an average 10.7% grade. About 45% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.8 mi (22.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,387 ft (1,032 m)
Average gain	245 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	9.9 mi, 2,020 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.2%
Runnable	45% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	14.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Puente Herrerías - Poyos de la Mesa

How much elevation gain does Puente Herrerías - Poyos de la Mesa have?

Puente Herrerías - Poyos de la Mesa has 3,387 ft (1,032 m) of elevation gain over 13.8 miles (22.2 km). That averages 245 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Puente Herrerías - Poyos de la Mesa?

The difficulty score for Puente Herrerías - Poyos de la Mesa is 14.5 of 100. That is harder than 82.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 45% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Puente Herrerías - Poyos de la Mesa?

The longest climb on Puente Herrerías - Poyos de la Mesa runs 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and gains 2,020 ft (616 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.2%.