Sierra de Gádor

Dalías, Andalucía, España

23.7 miles (38.1 km) · 8,215 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sierra de Gádor is a 23.7-mile loop route in Dalías, Andalucía, España, gaining 8,215 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.0 miles gaining 3,786 feet at an average 13.5% grade. Only 26% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	23.7 mi (38.1 km)
Elevation gain	8,215 ft (2,504 m)
Average gain	347 ft per mile (66 m per km)
Longest climb	10.3 mi, 2,004 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	57.3%
Runnable	26% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	19.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	0%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Sierra de Gádor

How much elevation gain does Sierra de Gádor have?

Sierra de Gádor has 8,215 ft (2,504 m) of elevation gain over 23.7 miles (38.1 km). That averages 347 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sierra de Gádor?

The difficulty score for Sierra de Gádor is 19.4 of 100. That is harder than 90.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 26% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sierra de Gádor?

The longest climb on Sierra de Gádor runs 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and gains 2,004 ft (611 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 57.3%.