Sendero de los Hocinos

Merindad de Valdivielso, Castilla y León, España

20.1 miles (32.3 km) · 4,609 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sendero de los Hocinos is a 20.1-mile loop route in Merindad de Valdivielso, Castilla y León, España, gaining 4,609 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 365 feet at an average 18.1% grade. About 63% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	20.1 mi (32.3 km)
Elevation gain	4,609 ft (1,405 m)
Average gain	230 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	6.4 mi, 1,573 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.1%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Sendero de los Hocinos

How much elevation gain does Sendero de los Hocinos have?

Sendero de los Hocinos has 4,609 ft (1,405 m) of elevation gain over 20.1 miles (32.3 km). That averages 230 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sendero de los Hocinos?

The difficulty score for Sendero de los Hocinos is 10.5 of 100. That is harder than 71.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% 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 los Hocinos?

The longest climb on Sendero de los Hocinos runs 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and gains 1,573 ft (479 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.1%.