Ruta de los Castillos

Arabako hegoaldeko mendilerroak BBE-KBE, Euskadi, España

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 1,762 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta de los Castillos is a 8.9-mile loop route in Arabako hegoaldeko mendilerroak BBE-KBE, Euskadi, España, gaining 1,762 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 2.0 miles gaining 900 feet at an average 7.4% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,762 ft (537 m)
Average gain	197 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 1,183 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.5%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	30%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Ruta de los Castillos

How much elevation gain does Ruta de los Castillos have?

Ruta de los Castillos has 1,762 ft (537 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 197 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta de los Castillos?

The difficulty score for Ruta de los Castillos is 12 of 100. That is harder than 76.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% 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 Castillos?

The longest climb on Ruta de los Castillos runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 1,183 ft (361 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.5%.