Best Strava Cycling Segments in Sierra Nevada
Discover popular Strava cycling segments in Sierra Nevada, from challenging mountain climbs to scenic roads worth adding to your ride. Compare distance, average gradient, elevation and climb category before planning your next route.
Avg. Grade: 6%
Distance: 30.42 Kms, Climb Category: HC, Max Elevation: 2517m
The Pico Veleta
Sierra Nevada, SpainAt 3,398 metres above sea level the Pico Veleta is Europe's highest paved road and Europe's highest cycling climb. The climb starts on the outskirts of Granada and goes all the way to the top. The cli...
Avg. Grade: 6%
Distance: 20.23 Kms, Climb Category: HC, Max Elevation: 1256m
Polopos - Haza del lino
Sierra Nevada, SpainThis segment starts near the coast from the outskirts of La Guapa and goes all the way up to the top at the village of Haza del Lino. It is a hard climb averaging 7% gradient, for almost 17km. The roa...
Avg. Grade: 3%
Distance: 33.61 Kms, Climb Category: HC, Max Elevation: 1527m
Orgiva-Trevelez
Sierra Nevada, SpainApproaching Trevelez from Orgiva is approx 34kms but not a hard climb. The average gradients is just 3% and there are a lot of sections on the way up to recover. Halfway up the climb you will ride thr...
Avg. Grade: 5%
Distance: 18.29 Kms, Climb Category: HC, Max Elevation: 1220m
Albunol to Haza del Lino
Sierra Nevada, SpainStarting from the seaside village of La Rabita this climb will provide you the whole elevation of 1200 metres. It is a steady climb, with a great road surface and an average gradient of 5%. The first ...
Avg. Grade: 6%
Distance: 15.55 Kms, Climb Category: HC, Max Elevation: 1055m
Alto de la Cabra from Juction
Sierra Nevada, SpainThis is the 2nd part of the full climb and starts from the juction at Km 9 after the small village Jete. Part of the stage 4 La Vuelta 2018 Climbing Alto De la Cabra is an HC climb. With and average 6...
Avg. Grade: 7%
Distance: 12.75 Kms, Climb Category: HC, Max Elevation: 1025m
Haza del lino - Rubite
Sierra Nevada, SpainHaza Del Lino from Rubite is not an easy climb. You can start your ride from the village of Castell de Ferro and take the GR-5206 north towards Los Carlos. The first 7-8 kms are steep and the road sur...
Avg. Grade: 6%
Distance: 13.29 Kms, Climb Category: HC, Max Elevation: 1368m
Mines Climb from Torvizcon
Sierra Nevada, SpainStarting from the outskirts of Torvizcon and finishes near Busquístar, this 13.2km climb is far from easy. The road is well surfaced and traffic is minimal. The first 10km are steady with a lot of hai...
Avg. Grade: 4%
Distance: 21.97 Kms, Climb Category: HC, Max Elevation: 853m
Almunecar Carretera de la Cabra-The Goats Path
Sierra Nevada, SpainThis is probably the most spectacular climb in the area. This is the old road from the coast to Granada city, also known as The Goat's Path. The segment starts from the coastal town of Almunecar and c...
Avg. Grade: 7%
Distance: 10.29 Kms, Climb Category: 1, Max Elevation: 3274m
The Pico Veleta - After Barrier
Sierra Nevada, SpainAt 3,398 metres above sea level the Pico Veleta is Europe's highest paved road and Europe's highest cycling climb. This segment is the final one starting after the barrier going all the way to the top...
Avg. Grade: 5%
Distance: 14.2 Kms, Climb Category: 1, Max Elevation: 794m
Los Guajares
Sierra Nevada, SpainLos Guájares climb is reasonably relaxed, starting from the outskirts of La Bernardilla. The first 6 km up to Guajar-Faraguit are steady but after this point the gradient increases. The road surface i...
Avg. Grade: 4%
Distance: 15.02 Kms, Climb Category: 1, Max Elevation: 1292m
Haza del Lino from Orgiva
Sierra Nevada, SpainHaza del Lino starting from Origiva has an average 4% gradient with a few flats and downhills making the climb a little bit easier. This is the easier way up to Haza del Lino. ...
Avg. Grade: 6%
Distance: 10.21 Kms, Climb Category: 2, Max Elevation: 1272m
Puerto de Torvizcon
Sierra Nevada, SpainStarting in the village of Torvizcon, this climb is a tough one. It's a steep climb with sharp hairpins. It is averaging 6%, but a few sections are over 15%. This could be a tough climb even for the m...
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