Puerto de Castala is a climb of 6.6 km with 419 m of ascent and an average gradient of 6.3%. It starts at about 315 m, at the hamlet of Alcaudique, and reaches 729 m. At the top you will find a viewpoint. The steepest 300 metres reach about 13.9%. The hardest full kilometre is km 6, at 9.2%.
The most demanding climb around Berja, with a sustained gradient above 6%. It appears in several of our loops.
The climb in numbers
| Length | Climbing | Average | Steepest 300 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 km | 419 m | 6.3% | 13.9% |
Profile and map
Kilometre by kilometre
Average gradient and climbing of each kilometre.
km 13.2%+32 m
km 23.5%+35 m
km 36.2%+62 m
km 47.8%+78 m
km 58.1%+81 m
km 69.2%+92 m
km 6–6.65.9%+35 m
under 3% 3–5% 5–7% 7–9% 9–12% over 12%
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.
