Ruta del Gualite por Carrascal y Haza de la Cabaña

Geoparque de Granada, Andalucía, España

9.4 miles (15.1 km) · 1,479 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta del Gualite por Carrascal y Haza de la Cabaña is a 9.4-mile loop route in Geoparque de Granada, Andalucía, España, gaining 1,479 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 906 feet at an average 4.6% grade. About 63% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,479 ft (451 m)
Average gain	158 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 951 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.9%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Ruta del Gualite por Carrascal y Haza de la Cabaña

How much elevation gain does Ruta del Gualite por Carrascal y Haza de la Cabaña have?

Ruta del Gualite por Carrascal y Haza de la Cabaña has 1,479 ft (451 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.1 km). That averages 158 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta del Gualite por Carrascal y Haza de la Cabaña?

The difficulty score for Ruta del Gualite por Carrascal y Haza de la Cabaña is 11.2 of 100. That is harder than 73.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% 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 Gualite por Carrascal y Haza de la Cabaña?

The longest climb on Ruta del Gualite por Carrascal y Haza de la Cabaña runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 951 ft (290 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.9%.