Zegama-Itsubiaga

Zegama, Euskadi, España

8.6 miles (13.9 km) · 2,848 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Zegama-Itsubiaga is a 8.6-mile loop route in Zegama, Euskadi, España, gaining 2,848 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 3.5 miles gaining 2,450 feet at an average 13.0% grade. Only 35% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,848 ft (868 m)
Average gain	331 ft per mile (63 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 2,390 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.1%
Runnable	35% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Zegama-Itsubiaga

How much elevation gain does Zegama-Itsubiaga have?

Zegama-Itsubiaga has 2,848 ft (868 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.9 km). That averages 331 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Zegama-Itsubiaga?

The difficulty score for Zegama-Itsubiaga is 14.1 of 100. That is harder than 81.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 35% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Zegama-Itsubiaga?

The longest climb on Zegama-Itsubiaga runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 2,390 ft (729 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.1%.