Riera de Gualba

Parc Natural del Montseny, Catalunya, España

16.1 miles (25.9 km) · 3,647 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Riera de Gualba is a 16.1-mile loop route in Parc Natural del Montseny, Catalunya, España, gaining 3,647 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 7.6 miles gaining 3,525 feet at an average 8.5% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.1 mi (25.9 km)
Elevation gain	3,647 ft (1,112 m)
Average gain	226 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	7.6 mi, 3,416 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44.2%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Riera de Gualba

How much elevation gain does Riera de Gualba have?

Riera de Gualba has 3,647 ft (1,112 m) of elevation gain over 16.1 miles (25.9 km). That averages 226 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Riera de Gualba?

The difficulty score for Riera de Gualba is 10.9 of 100. That is harder than 73% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Riera de Gualba?

The longest climb on Riera de Gualba runs 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and gains 3,416 ft (1,041 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.2%.