Ruta da Costa da Morte

Camariñas, Galicia, España

13.0 miles (20.9 km) · 1,220 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta da Costa da Morte is a 13.0-mile loop route in Camariñas, Galicia, España, gaining 1,220 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 1.3 miles gaining 406 feet at an average 6.1% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.0 mi (20.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,220 ft (372 m)
Average gain	94 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	7.8 mi, 412 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.2%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	55%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Ruta da Costa da Morte

How much elevation gain does Ruta da Costa da Morte have?

Ruta da Costa da Morte has 1,220 ft (372 m) of elevation gain over 13.0 miles (20.9 km). That averages 94 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta da Costa da Morte?

The difficulty score for Ruta da Costa da Morte is 4 of 100. That is harder than 36.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% 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 da Costa da Morte?

The longest climb on Ruta da Costa da Morte runs 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and gains 412 ft (126 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.2%.