How much climbing does Refugio de Juanar from Ojén have?

+882 m in 18 km, at 4.9 % on average.

How long does Refugio de Juanar from Ojén take?

At 10 km/h on average, about 1 h 50. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 2 h.

Are there water fountains on Refugio de Juanar from Ojén?

Yes, 5 within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. You'll see them on the map.

Road · Marbella, Andalucía Moderate

Refugio de Juanar from Ojén

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In short: Climb of 18 km and +882 m from Marbella (Málaga), at 4.9 % on average up to 809 m. It's moderate and takes about 2 h to climb; its hardest kilometre is at 8.3 % and it's almost all on tarmac.

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Distance: 18.0 km
Elevation gain: +882 m
Max altitude: 809 m
Hardest km: 8.3 %
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated time: 2 h 00 min

5 water fountains within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. Cycling map

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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

Signposted climb on the CIMA list that goes from the Marbella coast to the white village of Ojén and on to the Refugio de Juanar, in the Sierra Blanca, inside the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park. The first part follows the Ojén road, with more traffic; past the village, the turn-off to Juanar narrows between pine and chestnut trees and the traffic almost disappears. At the top, at the refuge, there's room to stop and eat. In Ojén you'll find fountains, bars and a bakery to stock up before the final stretch. The best time is from autumn to spring; in summer, set off very early. Take care on the descent: there are tight bends and, in winter, the upper part can be icy first thing in the morning.

Track based on OpenStreetMap (CIMA climb ML01) (ODbL).

Frequently asked questions

How much climbing does Refugio de Juanar from Ojén have?: +882 m in 18 km, at 4.9 % on average.
What is the steepest gradient on Refugio de Juanar from Ojén?: Its hardest kilometre is at 8.3 %.
How long does Refugio de Juanar from Ojén take?: At 10 km/h on average, about 1 h 50. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 2 h.
Are there water fountains on Refugio de Juanar from Ojén?: Yes, 5 within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. You'll see them 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 21–22 °C · wind 14 km/h · best from 15:00 to 18:00

Tomorrow: perfect for riding 16–23 °C · wind 17 km/h · best from 09:00 to 12:00

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