Ruta de la Alcarria a la Sierra

Villar de Domingo García, Castilla-La Mancha, España

12.1 miles (19.5 km) · 1,578 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta de la Alcarria a la Sierra is a 12.1-mile loop route in Villar de Domingo García, Castilla-La Mancha, España, gaining 1,578 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 6.4 miles gaining 1,260 feet at an average 3.7% grade. Approximately 83% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.1 mi (19.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,578 ft (481 m)
Average gain	130 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	6.4 mi, 1,100 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.5%
Runnable	83% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	39%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Ruta de la Alcarria a la Sierra

How much elevation gain does Ruta de la Alcarria a la Sierra have?

Ruta de la Alcarria a la Sierra has 1,578 ft (481 m) of elevation gain over 12.1 miles (19.5 km). That averages 130 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta de la Alcarria a la Sierra?

The difficulty score for Ruta de la Alcarria a la Sierra is 8 of 100. That is harder than 60.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 83% 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 de la Alcarria a la Sierra?

The longest climb on Ruta de la Alcarria a la Sierra runs 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and gains 1,100 ft (335 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.5%.