Vega de Liorder (Spain)

Cantabria, España

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 3,408 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Vega de Liorder (Spain) is a 8.5-mile loop route in Cantabria, España, gaining 3,410 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 2.7 miles gaining 2,832 feet at an average 19.9% grade. Only 29% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,408 ft (1,039 m)
Average gain	402 ft per mile (76 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 2,831 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.6%
Runnable	29% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	34%

Questions about Vega de Liorder (Spain)

How much elevation gain does Vega de Liorder (Spain) have?

Vega de Liorder (Spain) has 3,408 ft (1,039 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 402 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vega de Liorder (Spain)?

The difficulty score for Vega de Liorder (Spain) is 16.3 of 100. That is harder than 85.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 29% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Vega de Liorder (Spain)?

The longest climb on Vega de Liorder (Spain) runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 2,831 ft (863 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.6%.