Sendero Subida a Brenas

Riotuerto, Cantabria, España

9.7 miles (15.7 km) · 2,620 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sendero Subida a Brenas is a 9.7-mile loop route in Riotuerto, Cantabria, España, gaining 2,620 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.5 miles gaining 1,152 feet at an average 12.9% grade. About 46% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,620 ft (798 m)
Average gain	269 ft per mile (51 m per km)
Longest climb	1.9 mi, 1,308 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.2%
Runnable	46% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Sendero Subida a Brenas

How much elevation gain does Sendero Subida a Brenas have?

Sendero Subida a Brenas has 2,620 ft (798 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.7 km). That averages 269 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sendero Subida a Brenas?

The difficulty score for Sendero Subida a Brenas is 11.8 of 100. That is harder than 75.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% 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 Subida a Brenas?

The longest climb on Sendero Subida a Brenas runs 1.9 miles (3.1 km) and gains 1,308 ft (399 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.2%.