Puerto del León from Málaga

Difficulty points	584
Length	9.8 mi
Average gradient	5.6%
Steepest segment	10.5%
Total ascent	2871 ft

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cherms

1 w 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

My 2nd favorite climb in Malaga. It also makes for a perfect descent! The road quality is amazing but depending on the day, can be highly trafficked. Never very steep, with a good hard finish, it’s perfect for a training session. It’s a really lovely atmosphere and leads to more amazing roads behind Malaga.

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3 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

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It is particularly worthwhile for the views over Malaga. The climb only has gradients of over ten percent in a few places and the asphalt is mostly good. The biggest drawback on a Sunday was the traffic, lots of cars and motorcycles - there was much less motorized traffic on the descent via Olias.

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5 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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A fabulous driveway - would recommend to anyone 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️⛰️🇪🇸

RickV

5 Mo 5.0

If you're cycling in Málaga this is a must the views on the city are gorgeous with the sea as backdrop. Gradient wise a fairly consistent climb with the sting in its tail and no long decent after. But an undulating plateau which will treat you to more views of the valleys below.
Overall good road surface but after some rain the lower section in the city will have some mud, stones and rubbish on the road.

It is also a comparatively quick way to leave the city when compared to other routes. So if you don't like to swerve through traffic this route get's you out of the city the fastest.

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10 Mo 5.0

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Great climb! 2 small tunnels on the way, good tarmac and nowhere very steep. Only downside is the crowds in Malaga at the start of the climb. Not a nice descent once you reach the top either. It keeps going up and down a bit.

Opeka

1 y 4.0 00:53:05 (11.1 mph)

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One of the most beautiful stretches of coastline from Malaga. Pleasant slopes and superb views of the city below.

Jackwithglasses

1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Brilliant climb and descent with the perfect gradient for a sustained effort. Cafe at rhe top a welcome stop in the heat. Great views back down towards malaga on the descent

MichaelvdPutten

2 y 3.0 00:32:00 (18.3 mph)

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For me, this was the first serious climb ever. I loved it. The road was good with a few hotels and fellow cyclists along the way. The descent was clear with almost only new tarmac.

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2 y 3.0

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Rode up in the dark. Nice view of Malaga which seems to have draped itself into the valley like a golden chain. There is a fair amount of traffic but the road surface is good. Nice that you can go straight from the city into the mountains. Otherwise not very special.

EddyS

4 y 3.0 02:30:22 (3.9 mph)

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nice climb, in the beginning it is still busy because you are close to Malaga but once out of the habitation there is only rock and green. There is quite some welcome shade. 2 small tunnels.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:58:02
7 mph	01:23:34
9 mph	01:05:07
12 mph	00:48:55

Road surface condition

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Traffic

53% 35% 12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puerto del León can be cycled from 4 sides. Puerto del León from Málaga is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto del León via Olías, Puerto del León from La Cala del Moral & Puerto del León from La Zubia.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto del León from Málaga. 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 del León from Málaga 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 del León from Málaga is 9.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto del León from Málaga is 5.6%.

Puerto del León from Málaga has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.5%.

The summit of Puerto del León from Málaga is at 3048 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:58:02 to climb Puerto del León from Málaga. At 7 mph the time is 01:23:34, and at 9 mph 01:05:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:48:55 is an achievable time.

Puerto del León from Málaga is located in the region Costa del Sol in Spain.

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