Sender de les quatre ermites

Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Catalunya, España

14.5 miles (23.3 km) · 3,470 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sender de les quatre ermites is a 14.5-mile loop route in Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Catalunya, España, gaining 3,470 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 1,135 feet at an average 14.5% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	14.5 mi (23.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,470 ft (1,058 m)
Average gain	240 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 822 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.7%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Sender de les quatre ermites

How much elevation gain does Sender de les quatre ermites have?

Sender de les quatre ermites has 3,470 ft (1,058 m) of elevation gain over 14.5 miles (23.3 km). That averages 240 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sender de les quatre ermites?

The difficulty score for Sender de les quatre ermites is 11.8 of 100. That is harder than 75.8% 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 Sender de les quatre ermites?

The longest climb on Sender de les quatre ermites runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 822 ft (251 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.7%.