Sender del Riu Calders

Calders, Catalunya, España

14.4 miles (23.2 km) · 1,887 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sender del Riu Calders is a 14.4-mile loop route in Calders, Catalunya, España, gaining 1,887 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 3.3 miles gaining 794 feet at an average 4.4% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	14.4 mi (23.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,887 ft (575 m)
Average gain	131 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 970 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.6%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	6.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	43%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Sender del Riu Calders

How much elevation gain does Sender del Riu Calders have?

Sender del Riu Calders has 1,887 ft (575 m) of elevation gain over 14.4 miles (23.2 km). That averages 131 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sender del Riu Calders?

The difficulty score for Sender del Riu Calders is 6.7 of 100. That is harder than 54% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% 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 del Riu Calders?

The longest climb on Sender del Riu Calders runs 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and gains 970 ft (296 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.6%.