Ruta de las Fuentes Medicinales

Noceda del Bierzo, Castilla y León, España

9.5 miles (15.3 km) · 2,411 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta de las Fuentes Medicinales is a 9.5-mile loop route in Noceda del Bierzo, Castilla y León, España, gaining 2,411 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 931 feet at an average 14.9% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,411 ft (735 m)
Average gain	254 ft per mile (48 m per km)
Longest climb	6.4 mi, 1,587 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	66%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	39%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Ruta de las Fuentes Medicinales

How much elevation gain does Ruta de las Fuentes Medicinales have?

Ruta de las Fuentes Medicinales has 2,411 ft (735 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.3 km). That averages 254 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta de las Fuentes Medicinales?

The difficulty score for Ruta de las Fuentes Medicinales is 11.8 of 100. That is harder than 75.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% 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 Fuentes Medicinales?

The longest climb on Ruta de las Fuentes Medicinales runs 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and gains 1,587 ft (484 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 66%.