Puerto de Berja is a climb of 18.4 km with 827 m of ascent and an average gradient of 4.5%. It starts at about 393 m, at the municipality of Berja, at the foot of the Sierra de Gádor, and reaches 1,218 m. The steepest 300 metres reach about 13.6%. The hardest full kilometre is km 9, at 7.6%.
One of the longest climbs of the Berja side: a regular road that gains almost 830 metres and goes above 1,200 m.
The climb in numbers
| Length | Climbing | Average | Steepest 300 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.4 km | 827 m | 4.5% | 13.6% |
Profile and map
Kilometre by kilometre
Average gradient and climbing of each kilometre.
Ride it with us
This climb is part of these loops:
Our guides explain the area: the guide to Berja and La Ragua.
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.
Photo of Puerto de Berja: Urci dream (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons · Urci dream (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons