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GravelMade by RouteCasterRound trip
Gravel between Vélez de Benaudalla and Lújar
Distance
57 km
Ascent
3,340 m
Highest point
1,279 m
6% 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
Roll out of Vélez de Benaudalla and the climbing starts early, with 3340 m of elevation gain waiting across the route. Most of the riding is unpaved, so the surface keeps you honest as you head for Castillo de los Ulloa, a castle on the way. Next comes Embalse de Rules, a lake that marks the turn for home. Then it's back to the village where you started.
Climbs
Climb 1Cat. 3
2.5 km at 8.9% · max 22.9%
Climb 2Hill
0.5 km at 11.2% · max 12.8%
Climb 3Hill
1.1 km at 5.5% · max 11.9%
Climb 4Hill
0.6 km at 5% · max 16.3%
Climb 5HC
4.9 km at 17.9% · max 37.6%
Climb 6Cat. 4
0.9 km at 11.4% · max 23.4%
Climb 7Cat. 4
0.5 km at 20.8% · max 39.5%
Climb 8Hill
0.5 km at 11.2% · max 22.8%
Climb 9Cat. 3
2.5 km at 11.4% · max 43.7%
Climb 10Cat. 3
1.4 km at 11.5% · max 32.3%
Climb 11Hill
0.2 km at 22.9% · max 26%
Climb 12Hill
0.4 km at 11.3% · max 15.1%
Climb 13Cat. 4
1.9 km at 8.2% · max 21.6%
Climb 14Cat. 2
5 km at 9% · max 24.6%
Climb 15Cat. 3
1.7 km at 14.5% · max 38.9%
Climb 16Hill
0.2 km at 14.1% · max 16.5%
Climb 17Cat. 4
0.6 km at 15% · max 22.8%
Climb 18Hill
0.3 km at 15% · max 20.1%
Climb 19Hill
0.4 km at 9.5% · max 12.3%
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Road bike100% paved
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Gravel16% paved
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12 km↑ 704 m56 km away
Puerto de Zafarraya
Gravel22% paved
Waterside between Río Cacín and Río Genil
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