Pena da Lebre via Castro Caldelas

Pena da Lebre can be cycled from 2 sides. Pena da Lebre via Castro Caldelas is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pena da Lebre from Rabal.

You don't need special gearing for Pena da Lebre via Castro Caldelas. 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.

Pena da Lebre via Castro Caldelas 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!

Pena da Lebre via Castro Caldelas is 11.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Pena da Lebre via Castro Caldelas is 4.9%.

Pena da Lebre via Castro Caldelas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Pena da Lebre via Castro Caldelas is at 3602 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:22:15 to climb Pena da Lebre via Castro Caldelas. At 7 mph the time is 01:40:42, and at 9 mph 01:18:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:58:57 is an achievable time.

Pena da Lebre via Castro Caldelas is located in the region Galicia in Spain.