Ruta de las Minas y Seles

Alonsotegi, Euskadi, España

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 1,983 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta de las Minas y Seles is a 8.7-mile loop route in Alonsotegi, Euskadi, España, gaining 1,983 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.6 miles gaining 1,715 feet at an average 6.5% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,983 ft (604 m)
Average gain	229 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 1,580 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.8%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Ruta de las Minas y Seles

How much elevation gain does Ruta de las Minas y Seles have?

Ruta de las Minas y Seles has 1,983 ft (604 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 229 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta de las Minas y Seles?

The difficulty score for Ruta de las Minas y Seles is 11.9 of 100. That is harder than 76.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% 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 Minas y Seles?

The longest climb on Ruta de las Minas y Seles runs 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and gains 1,580 ft (482 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.8%.