Ruta del Agua

Valverde, Canarias, España

9.1 miles (14.7 km) · 2,033 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta del Agua is a 9.1-mile loop route in Valverde, Canarias, España, gaining 2,033 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 1,544 feet at an average 7.1% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,033 ft (620 m)
Average gain	223 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	6.3 mi, 332 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.4%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	25%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Ruta del Agua

How much elevation gain does Ruta del Agua have?

Ruta del Agua has 2,033 ft (620 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.7 km). That averages 223 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta del Agua?

The difficulty score for Ruta del Agua is 11.5 of 100. That is harder than 74.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% 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 del Agua?

The longest climb on Ruta del Agua runs 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and gains 332 ft (101 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.4%.