Pena Forcada from Samagán via Cruz de Couselo

Pena Forcada can be cycled from 4 sides. Pena Forcada from Samagán via Cruz de Couselo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pena Forcada from Obanza, Pena Forcada from Samagán via Balmonte & Pena Forcada from Santa Colomba via Muria.

You don't need special gearing for Pena Forcada from Samagán via Cruz de Couselo. 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 Forcada from Samagán via Cruz de Couselo 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 Forcada from Samagán via Cruz de Couselo is 6.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Pena Forcada from Samagán via Cruz de Couselo is 5.2%.

Pena Forcada from Samagán via Cruz de Couselo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.3%.

The summit of Pena Forcada from Samagán via Cruz de Couselo is at 1883 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:20:51 to climb Pena Forcada from Samagán via Cruz de Couselo. At 7 mph the time is 00:57:14, and at 9 mph 00:44:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:30 is an achievable time.

Pena Forcada from Samagán via Cruz de Couselo is located in the region Asturias in Spain.