Cruz de Tejeda from Telde

Statistics

Difficulty points	1007
Length	21.5 mi
Average gradient	4.6%
Steepest segment	10%
Total ascent	5243 ft

Difficulty points

1007

Length

21.5 mi

Average gradient

4.6%

Steepest segment

10%

Total ascent

5243 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

44 hairpin turns

#88 toughest climb of Spain

#30 most elevation gain of Spain

#92 longest climb of Europe

#44 average steepest climb of Gran Canaria

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A very nice climb in a nice area, just check the weather since that can vary in the north side.

Climbing times

5 mph	04:19:52
7 mph	03:03:59
9 mph	02:23:23
12 mph	01:47:43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cruz de Tejeda can be cycled from 11 sides. Cruz de Tejeda from Telde is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cruz de Tejeda from El Risco de San Nicolás, Cruz de Tejeda from Cuevas Caídas via Las Crucitas, Cruz de Tejeda from Cuevas Caídas via Finca la Isa, Alto de los Moriscos from Cruz de Tejeda, Alto de los Moriscos from Degollada de la Cruz de Acusa, Alto de los Moriscos from Fagajesto, Alto de los Moriscos from El Pagador, Alto de los Moriscos from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Alto de los Moriscos from Gáldar & Cruz de Tejeda via Valle de San Roque de Valsequillo.

You don't need special gearing for Cruz de Tejeda from Telde. 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.

Cruz de Tejeda from Telde belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Cruz de Tejeda from Telde is 21.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Cruz de Tejeda from Telde is 4.6%.

Cruz de Tejeda from Telde has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10%.

The summit of Cruz de Tejeda from Telde is at 4957 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 04:19:52 to climb Cruz de Tejeda from Telde. At 7 mph the time is 03:03:59, and at 9 mph 02:23:23. For the fastest cyclists, 01:47:43 is an achievable time.

Cruz de Tejeda from Telde is located in the region Gran Canaria in Spain.

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