Puerto de Herrera from Leza

Puerto de Herrera can be cycled from 3 sides. Puerto de Herrera from Peñacerrada-Urizaharra is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de Herrera from Leza & Puerto de Herrera from Laguardia.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de Herrera from Leza. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Puerto de Herrera from Leza is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Puerto de Herrera from Leza is 13.6 km long.

The average gradient of Puerto de Herrera from Leza is 5%.

Puerto de Herrera from Leza has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.7%.

The summit of Puerto de Herrera from Leza is at 1102 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:56:09 to climb Puerto de Herrera from Leza. At 11 km/h the time is 01:13:55, and at 15 km/h 00:54:12. For the fastest cyclists, 00:42:47 is an achievable time.

Puerto de Herrera from Leza is located in the region Basque Country in Spain.