Ruta del Mojón Blanco

Piornal, Extremadura, España

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 1,098 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta del Mojón Blanco is a 8.6-mile loop route in Piornal, Extremadura, España, gaining 1,098 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 3.6 miles gaining 762 feet at an average 3.9% grade. Approximately 76% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,098 ft (335 m)
Average gain	128 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 729 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.6%
Runnable	76% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	35%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Ruta del Mojón Blanco

How much elevation gain does Ruta del Mojón Blanco have?

Ruta del Mojón Blanco has 1,098 ft (335 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 128 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta del Mojón Blanco?

The difficulty score for Ruta del Mojón Blanco is 8.8 of 100. That is harder than 64.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% 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 Mojón Blanco?

The longest climb on Ruta del Mojón Blanco runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 729 ft (222 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.6%.