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Castillo de Eljas

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Elevation profile Castillo de Eljas

Statistics

Difficulty points 116
Length 2.8 mi
Average gradient 4%
Steepest segment 15.4%
Total ascent 600 ft

Short recap

4 hairpin turns
#15 toughest climb of Sierra de Gata
#18 most elevation gain of Sierra de Gata
#18 longest climb of Sierra de Gata
#14 average steepest climb of Sierra de Gata
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Castillo de Eljas is a climb in the region Sierra de Gata. It is 2.8 mi long and bridges 600 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 116. The top of the ascent is located at 1969 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: De Eljas a EX-205, Laixas de Saliu & Calle As Parras

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:34:05
7 mph 00:24:07
9 mph 00:18:48
12 mph 00:14:07

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Castillo de Eljas. 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.

Castillo de Eljas 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.

Castillo de Eljas is 2.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Castillo de Eljas is 4%.

Castillo de Eljas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.4%.

The summit of Castillo de Eljas is at 1969 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:34:05 to climb Castillo de Eljas. At 7 mph the time is 00:24:07, and at 9 mph 00:18:48. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:07 is an achievable time.

Castillo de Eljas is located in the region Extremadura in Spain.

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