Ruta de los Molinos

Reserva da Biosfera Río Eo, Oscos e Terras de Burón, Asturias / Asturies, España

14.6 miles (23.6 km) · 2,526 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta de los Molinos is a 14.6-mile loop route in Reserva da Biosfera Río Eo, Oscos e Terras de Burón, Asturias / Asturies, España, gaining 2,526 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 1,299 feet at an average 5.0% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.6 mi (23.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,526 ft (770 m)
Average gain	173 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 242 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.2%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	46%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Ruta de los Molinos

How much elevation gain does Ruta de los Molinos have?

Ruta de los Molinos has 2,526 ft (770 m) of elevation gain over 14.6 miles (23.6 km). That averages 173 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta de los Molinos?

The difficulty score for Ruta de los Molinos is 7.6 of 100. That is harder than 58.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% 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 Molinos?

The longest climb on Ruta de los Molinos runs 4.1 miles (6.5 km) and gains 242 ft (74 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.2%.