Castillo de Alcaraz

Castillo de Alcaraz can be cycled from 3 sides. Castillo de Alcaraz from Río Alcaraz is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Castillo de Alcaraz from Arroyo de los Álamos & Castillo de Alcaraz.

Castillo de Alcaraz is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Castillo de Alcaraz is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Castillo de Alcaraz is not a problem.

Castillo de Alcaraz is 0.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Castillo de Alcaraz is 10%.

Castillo de Alcaraz has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.8%.

The summit of Castillo de Alcaraz is at 3330 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:09:33 to climb Castillo de Alcaraz. At 7 mph the time is 00:06:45, and at 9 mph 00:05:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:57 is an achievable time.

Castillo de Alcaraz is located in the region Castile–La Mancha in Spain.