Ruta 12

Valle Gran Rey, Canarias, España

11.4 miles (18.3 km) · 3,999 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta 12 is a 11.4-mile loop route in Valle Gran Rey, Canarias, España, gaining 3,999 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 6.1 miles gaining 3,999 feet at an average 12.0% grade. Only 18% 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 (18.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,999 ft (1,219 m)
Average gain	351 ft per mile (67 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 3,871 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.5%
Runnable	18% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	45%

Questions about Ruta 12

How much elevation gain does Ruta 12 have?

Ruta 12 has 3,999 ft (1,219 m) of elevation gain over 11.4 miles (18.3 km). That averages 351 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta 12?

The difficulty score for Ruta 12 is 15.7 of 100. That is harder than 84.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 18% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ruta 12?

The longest climb on Ruta 12 runs 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and gains 3,871 ft (1,180 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.5%.