Ruta de los Canales

Jérez del Marquesado, Andalucía, España

9.8 miles (15.8 km) · 2,331 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta de los Canales is a 9.8-mile loop route in Jérez del Marquesado, Andalucía, España, gaining 2,331 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 4.1 miles gaining 2,111 feet at an average 9.4% grade. About 55% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,331 ft (710 m)
Average gain	238 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 2,059 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.2%
Runnable	55% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Ruta de los Canales

How much elevation gain does Ruta de los Canales have?

Ruta de los Canales has 2,331 ft (710 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.8 km). That averages 238 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta de los Canales?

The difficulty score for Ruta de los Canales is 15.5 of 100. That is harder than 84.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% 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 los Canales?

The longest climb on Ruta de los Canales runs 4.1 miles (6.7 km) and gains 2,059 ft (628 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.2%.