Alto de la Silveria is a climb of 8.4 km with 485 m of ascent and an average gradient of 5.8%. It starts at about 545 m, at the town of Purchena, and reaches 1,030 m. The steepest 300 metres reach about 18.4%. The hardest full kilometre is km 8, at 9.3%.
A short and honest climb on the north side of the Sierra de los Filabres, with a steady 5% to 6%.
The climb in numbers
| Length | Climbing | Average | Steepest 300 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4 km | 485 m | 5.8% | 18.4% |
Profile and map
Kilometre by kilometre
Average gradient and climbing of each kilometre.
km 13.5%+35 m
km 26.2%+62 m
km 31.0%+10 m
km 46.4%+64 m
km 55.5%+55 m
km 69.3%+93 m
km 74.3%+43 m
km 89.3%+93 m
km 8–8.47.2%+29 m
under 3% 3–5% 5–7% 7–9% 9–12% over 12%
Ride it with us
This climb is part of this loop:
Our guides explain the area: the guide to the Filabres and Calar Alto.
Water, food and shops on the climb
No fountains, bars or shops are mapped within 120 m of this climb. Carry two bottles and some food.
Before you go
- Water: carry two bottles, and check the stops above before you rely on them.
- When: early in the day in summer, and check the weather and the wind before you leave.
- Pace: the hardest part is usually not the start, so keep something in reserve.
- Stats: distance, climbing and gradients come from our own tracks and may differ by a few percent from other sources.
