Villanueva de los Montes

Parque Natural Montes Obarenes-San Zadornil, Castilla y León, España

10.7 miles (17.2 km) · 2,399 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Villanueva de los Montes is a 10.7-mile loop route in Parque Natural Montes Obarenes-San Zadornil, Castilla y León, España, gaining 2,399 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 3.8 miles gaining 1,573 feet at an average 6.3% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.7 mi (17.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,399 ft (731 m)
Average gain	224 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 1,270 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.8%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Villanueva de los Montes

How much elevation gain does Villanueva de los Montes have?

Villanueva de los Montes has 2,399 ft (731 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.2 km). That averages 224 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Villanueva de los Montes?

The difficulty score for Villanueva de los Montes is 11 of 100. That is harder than 73.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Villanueva de los Montes?

The longest climb on Villanueva de los Montes runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 1,270 ft (387 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.8%.