Rituerta-Chilla

Parque Regional de la Sierra de Gredos, Castilla y León, España

12.4 miles (20.0 km) · 4,134 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rituerta-Chilla is a 12.4-mile loop route in Parque Regional de la Sierra de Gredos, Castilla y León, España, gaining 4,134 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.3 miles gaining 2,591 feet at an average 14.8% grade. Only 36% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.4 mi (20.0 km)
Elevation gain	4,134 ft (1,260 m)
Average gain	333 ft per mile (63 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 2,730 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	36%
Runnable	36% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Rituerta-Chilla

How much elevation gain does Rituerta-Chilla have?

Rituerta-Chilla has 4,134 ft (1,260 m) of elevation gain over 12.4 miles (20.0 km). That averages 333 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rituerta-Chilla?

The difficulty score for Rituerta-Chilla is 15.4 of 100. That is harder than 84% of routes at a similar distance. About 36% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rituerta-Chilla?

The longest climb on Rituerta-Chilla runs 4.3 miles (6.8 km) and gains 2,730 ft (832 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 36%.