Puerto de Peña Hincada from Brieva de Cameros

Statistics

Difficulty points	583
Length	15.3 km
Average gradient	4.9%
Steepest 100 metres	14.7%
Total ascent	744 m

Difficulty points

583

Length

15.3 km

Average gradient

4.9%

Steepest 100 metres

14.7%

Total ascent

744 m

Short recap

11 hairpin turns

#4 toughest climb of La Rioja

#6 most elevation gain of La Rioja

#5 longest climb of La Rioja

#14 average steepest climb of La Rioja

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Puerto de Peña Hincada from Brieva de Cameros

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A pass that if done from the Najerilla road doubles the kilometres of ascent and becomes really hard with a road in quite a bad state.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:11:02
11 km/h	01:23:23
15 km/h	01:01:09
19 km/h	00:48:16

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puerto de Peña Hincada can be cycled from 2 sides. Puerto de Peña Hincada from Brieva de Cameros is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de Peña Hincada via Ortigosa de Cameros.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de Peña Hincada from Brieva de Cameros. 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 Peña Hincada from Brieva de Cameros 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 Peña Hincada from Brieva de Cameros is 15.3 km long.

The average gradient of Puerto de Peña Hincada from Brieva de Cameros is 4.9%.

Puerto de Peña Hincada from Brieva de Cameros has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.7%.

The summit of Puerto de Peña Hincada from Brieva de Cameros is at 1409 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:11:02 to climb Puerto de Peña Hincada from Brieva de Cameros. At 11 km/h the time is 01:23:23, and at 15 km/h 01:01:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:48:16 is an achievable time.

Puerto de Peña Hincada from Brieva de Cameros is located in the region La Rioja in Spain.

Puerto de Peña Hincada from Brieva de Cameros

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