Tres Picos

Ojén, Andalucía, España

9.9 miles (15.9 km) · 5,290 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tres Picos is a 9.9-mile loop route in Ojén, Andalucía, España, gaining 5,290 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 3,091 feet at an average 12.0% grade. Only 20% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (15.9 km)
Elevation gain	5,290 ft (1,612 m)
Average gain	535 ft per mile (101 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 2,446 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	67%
Runnable	20% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	36%

Questions about Tres Picos

How much elevation gain does Tres Picos have?

Tres Picos has 5,290 ft (1,612 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (15.9 km). That averages 535 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tres Picos?

The difficulty score for Tres Picos is 18.3 of 100. That is harder than 88.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 20% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tres Picos?

The longest climb on Tres Picos runs 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and gains 2,446 ft (745 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 67%.