Castillo de Lorca / Fortaleza del Sol from Lorca
Murcia, spain
1.2km 63m 5.2%
5Cat 5
Castillo de Lorca / Fortaleza del Sol from Lorca
Murcia, spain
At just 1.2km, Castillo de Lorca / Fortaleza del Sol from Lorca is short but deceptively intense — 63m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5.2% disguises ramps of 11.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Murcia, Spain.
- A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
- A gentler outing by Spain standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.
Distance
1.2km
Avg Gradient
5.2%
Max Gradient
11.4%
Elevation Gain
63m
Summit
459m
Wall Rating
2.9
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What things cost
Typical prices in Spain
€1.70
Coffee
€3.00
Beer
€11.00
Meal
€1.00
Water
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