Alto de la Serrana from Embalse de Alcántara

Alto de la Serrana can be cycled from 2 sides. Alto de la Serrana from Río Tajo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto de la Serrana from Embalse de Alcántara.

You don't need special gearing for Alto de la Serrana from Embalse de Alcántara. 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.

Alto de la Serrana from Embalse de Alcántara is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Alto de la Serrana from Embalse de Alcántara is 8 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto de la Serrana from Embalse de Alcántara is 2.1%.

Alto de la Serrana from Embalse de Alcántara has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.7%.

The summit of Alto de la Serrana from Embalse de Alcántara is at 1427 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:37:03 to climb Alto de la Serrana from Embalse de Alcántara. At 7 mph the time is 01:08:42, and at 9 mph 00:53:32. For the fastest cyclists, 00:40:13 is an achievable time.

Alto de la Serrana from Embalse de Alcántara is located in the region Extremadura in Spain.