Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada, Andalucía, España
8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 2,313 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Río Grande Bérchules is a 8.9-mile loop route in Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada, Andalucía, España, gaining 2,313 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 2.7 miles gaining 1,415 feet at an average 16.3% grade. About 51% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.
| Distance | 8.9 mi (14.3 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,313 ft (705 m) |
| Average gain | 260 ft per mile (49 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 5.0 mi, 850 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 45.6% |
| Runnable | 51% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 14.3 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 35% |
| Mild uphill | 7% |
| Moderate uphill | 10% |
| Steep uphill | 20% |
| Mild downhill | 3% |
| Moderate downhill | 6% |
| Steep downhill | 19% |
Río Grande Bérchules has 2,313 ft (705 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 260 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Río Grande Bérchules is 14.3 of 100. That is harder than 81.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 51% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Río Grande Bérchules runs 5.0 miles (8.0 km) and gains 850 ft (259 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45.6%.
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