Ruta de las Caras

Buendía, Castilla-La Mancha, España

8.8 miles (14.1 km) · 600 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta de las Caras is a 8.8-mile loop route in Buendía, Castilla-La Mancha, España, gaining 600 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 239 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	600 ft (183 m)
Average gain	68 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 157 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	3.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	67%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Ruta de las Caras

How much elevation gain does Ruta de las Caras have?

Ruta de las Caras has 600 ft (183 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.1 km). That averages 68 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta de las Caras?

The difficulty score for Ruta de las Caras is 3.9 of 100. That is harder than 35.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% 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 las Caras?

The longest climb on Ruta de las Caras runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 157 ft (48 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16%.