Sendero de las Nilsas de Neila

Parque Natural Lagunas Glaciares de Neila, Castilla y León, España

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 2,459 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sendero de las Nilsas de Neila is a 9.0-mile loop route in Parque Natural Lagunas Glaciares de Neila, Castilla y León, España, gaining 2,459 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.2 miles gaining 1,458 feet at an average 13.0% grade. Only 36% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,459 ft (750 m)
Average gain	274 ft per mile (52 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 1,428 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.5%
Runnable	36% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	23%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	20%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Sendero de las Nilsas de Neila

How much elevation gain does Sendero de las Nilsas de Neila have?

Sendero de las Nilsas de Neila has 2,459 ft (750 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 274 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sendero de las Nilsas de Neila?

The difficulty score for Sendero de las Nilsas de Neila is 18.4 of 100. That is harder than 88.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 36% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sendero de las Nilsas de Neila?

The longest climb on Sendero de las Nilsas de Neila runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and gains 1,428 ft (435 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.5%.