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GravelMade by RouteCasterRound trip
Gravel between Río Benamargosa and Rio de la Cueva
Distance
56 km
Ascent
2,674 m
Highest point
819 m
3% paved
Start from your location
Ride there from home: we find the shortest way to the loop and start the loop from there.
The ride
This ride sets off from Benamargosa and heads out along the Río Benamargosa, following the river before turning toward the Rio de la Cueva. With 2674 m of climbing packed into 56.2 km, it keeps you working, and the surface is almost entirely unpaved, so expect a day that leans on the gravel side. Two rivers, plenty of height gain, and a loop that brings you back to where you started.
Climbs
Climb 1Cat. 2
5.3 km at 8.9% · max 36.7%
Climb 2Cat. 3
1.8 km at 10.7% · max 25.5%
Climb 3Cat. 2
3.1 km at 11.8% · max 28.9%
Climb 4Cat. 2
1.8 km at 19.8% · max 32.6%
Climb 5Cat. 2
4.1 km at 11.9% · max 37.8%
Climb 6Hill
0.3 km at 24.1% · max 27.6%
Climb 7Hill
0.6 km at 6.1% · max 17.5%
Climb 8Cat. 4
1 km at 13.7% · max 28%
Climb 9Hill
0.7 km at 4.5% · max 17.7%
Climb 10Cat. 2
1.8 km at 19.9% · max 31.3%
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