Ruta minera de La Esperanza

Morcín, Asturias / Asturies, España

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 2,118 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta minera de La Esperanza is a 8.5-mile loop route in Morcín, Asturias / Asturies, España, gaining 2,118 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 1,573 feet at an average 12.2% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,118 ft (646 m)
Average gain	249 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 1,573 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.2%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.1 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 2,118 ft (646 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 249 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta minera de La Esperanza?

The difficulty score for Ruta minera de La Esperanza is 11.1 of 100. That is harder than 73.4% 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 (3.6 km) and gains 1,573 ft (479 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.2%.