Ruta del Rey Pelayo

Cangas de Onís, Asturias / Asturies, España

13.5 miles (21.7 km) · 4,434 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta del Rey Pelayo is a 13.5-mile loop route in Cangas de Onís, Asturias / Asturies, España, gaining 4,434 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 2,118 feet at an average 13.1% grade. About 44% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	13.5 mi (21.7 km)
Elevation gain	4,434 ft (1,351 m)
Average gain	329 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 2,105 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.6%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Ruta del Rey Pelayo

How much elevation gain does Ruta del Rey Pelayo have?

Ruta del Rey Pelayo has 4,434 ft (1,351 m) of elevation gain over 13.5 miles (21.7 km). That averages 329 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta del Rey Pelayo?

The difficulty score for Ruta del Rey Pelayo is 13.5 of 100. That is harder than 80.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% 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 Rey Pelayo?

The longest climb on Ruta del Rey Pelayo runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 2,105 ft (642 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.6%.