Cerro de Hijar from Rio Grande

Statistics

Difficulty points	339
Length	4.7 mi
Average gradient	5.5%
Steepest segment	12.3%
Total ascent	1362 ft

Difficulty points

339

Length

4.7 mi

Average gradient

5.5%

Steepest segment

12.3%

Total ascent

1362 ft

Short recap

4 hairpin turns

#76 toughest climb of Costa del Sol

#96 most elevation gain of Costa del Sol

#67 average steepest climb of Costa del Sol

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1 y 5.0 00:37:38 (7.5 mph)

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Nice climb with a hotel at the top with great views where you can enjoy a nice cup of coffee!

Climbing times

5 mph	00:56:24
7 mph	00:39:56
9 mph	00:31:07
12 mph	00:23:22

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Cerro de Hijar from Rio Grande. 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.

Cerro de Hijar from Rio Grande 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!

Cerro de Hijar from Rio Grande is 4.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Cerro de Hijar from Rio Grande is 5.5%.

Cerro de Hijar from Rio Grande has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.3%.

The summit of Cerro de Hijar from Rio Grande is at 1883 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:56:24 to climb Cerro de Hijar from Rio Grande. At 7 mph the time is 00:39:56, and at 9 mph 00:31:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:23:22 is an achievable time.

Cerro de Hijar from Rio Grande is located in the region Costa del Sol in Spain.

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