Sendeiro do Miradoiro de Matacás

Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel, Galicia, España

10.7 miles (17.1 km) · 3,098 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sendeiro do Miradoiro de Matacás is a 10.7-mile loop route in Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel, Galicia, España, gaining 3,098 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 847 feet at an average 10.1% grade. About 44% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.7 mi (17.1 km)
Elevation gain	3,098 ft (944 m)
Average gain	291 ft per mile (55 m per km)
Longest climb	5.9 mi, 1,688 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.9%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	13.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Sendeiro do Miradoiro de Matacás

How much elevation gain does Sendeiro do Miradoiro de Matacás have?

Sendeiro do Miradoiro de Matacás has 3,098 ft (944 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.1 km). That averages 291 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sendeiro do Miradoiro de Matacás?

The difficulty score for Sendeiro do Miradoiro de Matacás is 13.2 of 100. That is harder than 79.4% 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 Sendeiro do Miradoiro de Matacás?

The longest climb on Sendeiro do Miradoiro de Matacás runs 5.9 miles (9.4 km) and gains 1,688 ft (515 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.9%.