Urus Penyes Altes del Moixeró

Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, Catalunya, España

10.2 miles (16.4 km) · 3,802 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Urus Penyes Altes del Moixeró is a 10.2-mile loop route in Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró, Catalunya, España, gaining 3,802 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 3,051 feet at an average 12.8% grade. Only 34% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.2 mi (16.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,802 ft (1,159 m)
Average gain	374 ft per mile (71 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 3,272 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.2%
Runnable	34% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	30%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Urus Penyes Altes del Moixeró

How much elevation gain does Urus Penyes Altes del Moixeró have?

Urus Penyes Altes del Moixeró has 3,802 ft (1,159 m) of elevation gain over 10.2 miles (16.4 km). That averages 374 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Urus Penyes Altes del Moixeró?

The difficulty score for Urus Penyes Altes del Moixeró is 18.2 of 100. That is harder than 88.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 34% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Urus Penyes Altes del Moixeró?

The longest climb on Urus Penyes Altes del Moixeró runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 3,272 ft (997 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.2%.