Ruta minera de La Esperanza

Morcín, Asturias / Asturies, España

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 2,131 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,131 ft (649 m)
Average gain	250 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 1,512 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.2%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Ruta minera de La Esperanza

How much elevation gain does Ruta minera de La Esperanza have?

Ruta minera de La Esperanza has 2,131 ft (649 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 250 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta minera de La Esperanza?

The difficulty score for Ruta minera de La Esperanza is 9.1 of 100. That is harder than 71% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% 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 minera de La Esperanza?

The longest climb on Ruta minera de La Esperanza runs 2.3 miles (3.8 km) and gains 1,512 ft (461 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.2%.