Sierra de Navaliego

Mieres, Asturias / Asturies, España

8.4 miles (13.6 km) · 2,204 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sierra de Navaliego is a 8.4-mile loop route in Mieres, Asturias / Asturies, España, gaining 2,204 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 2,095 feet at an average 8.4% grade. About 47% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,204 ft (672 m)
Average gain	261 ft per mile (49 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 2,002 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.1%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Sierra de Navaliego

How much elevation gain does Sierra de Navaliego have?

Sierra de Navaliego has 2,204 ft (672 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.6 km). That averages 261 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sierra de Navaliego?

The difficulty score for Sierra de Navaliego is 12.1 of 100. That is harder than 76.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% 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 Navaliego?

The longest climb on Sierra de Navaliego runs 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and gains 2,002 ft (610 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.1%.