How much climbing does Puerto de la Morcuera from Rascafría have?

+647 m in 13 km, at 5 % on average.

How long does Puerto de la Morcuera from Rascafría take?

At 10 km/h on average, about 1 h 20. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 1 h 30.

Are there water fountains on Puerto de la Morcuera from Rascafría?

Yes, 1 within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. You'll see it on the map.

Road · Alameda del Valle, Comunidad de Madrid Moderate

Puerto de la Morcuera from Rascafría

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In short: Climb of 13 km and +647 m from Alameda del Valle (Madrid), at 5 % on average up to 1,772 m. It's moderate and takes about 1 h 30 to climb; its hardest kilometre is at 8.1 % and it's almost all on tarmac.

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Distance: 13.0 km
Elevation gain: +647 m
Max altitude: 1,772 m
Hardest km: 8.1 %
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated time: 1 h 30 min

1 water fountain within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. Cycling map

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Surface

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Almost all tarmac: ideal for a road bike. Measured on OpenStreetMap; there may be recent changes on the ground.

The route

The north side of the Morcuera, climbing from Rascafría up the Lozoya valley. It's less well known than the Miraflores side and climbs through pine woods on a narrow road, with bends and gentler sections that let you recover. At the top, on the pass, you get views over the Lozoya valley on one side and the Manzanares basin on the other. In Rascafría you'll find fountains, bars and parking before you start. In winter the road may close because of snow or have ice on the shaded bends: check the weather before you set off.

Track based on OpenStreetMap (CIMA climb MA04, Rascafría side) (ODbL).

Frequently asked questions

How much climbing does Puerto de la Morcuera from Rascafría have?: +647 m in 13 km, at 5 % on average.
What is the steepest gradient on Puerto de la Morcuera from Rascafría?: Its hardest kilometre is at 8.1 %.
How long does Puerto de la Morcuera from Rascafría take?: At 10 km/h on average, about 1 h 20. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 1 h 30.
Are there water fountains on Puerto de la Morcuera from Rascafría?: Yes, 1 within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. You'll see it on the map.

Before you set off, check the state of the road or track and follow the traffic rules. Enjoy the ride.

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Weather at the start

Today: perfect for riding 16–18 °C · wind 9 km/h · best from 13:00 to 16:00

Tomorrow: perfect for riding 9–18 °C · wind 10 km/h · best from 13:00 to 16:00

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