Puerto de la Puebla via Puebla de la Sierra

Statistics

Difficulty points	393
Length	12.8 mi
Average gradient	3.5%
Steepest segment	9.1%
Total ascent	2336 ft

Difficulty points

393

Length

12.8 mi

Average gradient

3.5%

Steepest segment

9.1%

Total ascent

2336 ft

Short recap

Hidden gem

8 hairpin turns

#17 toughest climb of Madrid

#14 most elevation gain of Madrid

#52 longest climb of Sistema Central

#85 average steepest climb of Madrid

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Puerto de la Puebla via Puebla de la Sierra

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Secluded, charming, absolutely beautiful. A must-see in Madrid and the northern mountains

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An incredible and beautiful port. Highly recommended.

Climbing times

5 mph	02:34:11
7 mph	01:49:09
9 mph	01:25:04
12 mph	01:03:54

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puerto de la Puebla can be cycled from 4 sides. Puerto de la Puebla via Puebla de la Sierra is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de la Puebla via Prádena del Rincón, Puerto de la Puebla via Puerto de La Hiruela & Puerto de la Puebla from Montejo de la Sierra.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de la Puebla via Puebla de la Sierra. 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.

Puerto de la Puebla via Puebla de la Sierra 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!

Puerto de la Puebla via Puebla de la Sierra is 12.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto de la Puebla via Puebla de la Sierra is 3.5%.

Puerto de la Puebla via Puebla de la Sierra has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.1%.

The summit of Puerto de la Puebla via Puebla de la Sierra is at 5384 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:34:11 to climb Puerto de la Puebla via Puebla de la Sierra. At 7 mph the time is 01:49:09, and at 9 mph 01:25:04. For the fastest cyclists, 01:03:54 is an achievable time.

Puerto de la Puebla via Puebla de la Sierra is located in the region Madrid in Spain.

Puerto de la Puebla via Puebla de la Sierra

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Reviews (2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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