Ruta de los pueblos abandonados

Cantabria, España

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 1,302 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta de los pueblos abandonados is a 9.0-mile loop route in Cantabria, España, gaining 1,302 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 2.6 miles gaining 802 feet at an average 5.7% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,302 ft (397 m)
Average gain	145 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 1,018 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.8%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Ruta de los pueblos abandonados

How much elevation gain does Ruta de los pueblos abandonados have?

Ruta de los pueblos abandonados has 1,302 ft (397 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 145 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta de los pueblos abandonados?

The difficulty score for Ruta de los pueblos abandonados is 9.7 of 100. That is harder than 68.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% 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 pueblos abandonados?

The longest climb on Ruta de los pueblos abandonados runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 1,018 ft (310 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.8%.