The inhumane climb to Alto de Carrascoy with 18% ramps
Spain, europe
9.5 km
1,062 m
moderate
Year-round
# Alto de Carrascoy: A Brutal Climb in Spain's Murcia Region
Ready for a serious leg-burner? Alto de Carrascoy, also known as Pico de La Maza, sits at 1,062m (3,484ft) in Murcia's stunning Sierra de Carrascoy mountain range down in southeastern Spain. This isn't a leisurely Sunday drive—it's the real deal.
The 9.5km (5.9 miles) ascent cranks up 891 meters of elevation, averaging a punishing 9.37% gradient. But here's where it gets gnarly: the first 6km average a brutal 11.9%, with sections hitting a whopping 18.3% that'll have your legs screaming. Fair warning though—the last couple of kilometers throw in some false flats and descent, which messes with your rhythm just when you need consistency most.
The entire route runs on tarmac from the RM-603 road starting at Casas Nuevas de la Costera, but don't expect a smooth ride everywhere. Patches of the asphalt are in pretty rough shape, adding another layer of challenge to an already demanding climb.
Once you reach the top within the Parque Regional Sierra de Carrascoy y El Valle, you'll find communication antennas and a tower marking the summit—plus some seriously rewarding views. Just note: the road ends here, so this is a true dead-end effort. Save this one for when you're feeling strong.
Where is it?
The inhumane climb to Alto de Carrascoy with 18% ramps is located in Spain (europe). Coordinates: 39.6000, -4.4895
Road Details
- Country
- Spain
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 9.5 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,062 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 39.6000, -4.4895
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