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1.1 miles
Distance
-659 ft
Descent
00:12:10
Avg time
-661 ft
Altitude change
1,045 ft
Altitude min
1,706 ft
Altitude max
1,706 ft
Altitude start
1,047 ft
Altitude end
-11.5%
Grade
-47.8%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
118 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:12:10
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La Alberca Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ojén
    Marbella
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #113854 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80757 in E-Biking
    • #140652 in Trail Running
    • #134960 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny

Fun and fast trail, mainly with loose sections, some rocks and kind or roller coaster in the middle section. Ends on an abandoned pool, that's why its call "La Alberca"

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La Alberca Trail Reports

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Dec 2, 2024 @ 9:55am
Dec 2, 2024
Most of the trail is a mess and a bit difficult to navigate without riding first. I'd avoid in its current condition
Jan 18, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Jan 18, 2024
lot of erosion and huge amount of big loose rocks, also on some trails around. Barely rideable.
Sep 19, 2017 @ 4:06pm
Sep 19, 2017
Really dry. Lots of loose sections. Poor grip.
Feb 27, 2017 @ 1:42am
Feb 27, 2017
reporter trail is on optimal conditions after several hours working on it pass week, ready for the Endurama Sun Race
Nov 7, 2016 @ 10:45am
Nov 7, 2016
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on Dec 2, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Directions to la-alberca trailhead (36.565880, -4.820640)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About La Alberca

        Where is La Alberca located?
        La Alberca is located in Ojén, Marbella, Spain. It is part of the Ojén trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.56588, -4.82064.
        How hard is La Alberca?
        La Alberca is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for La Alberca?
        The trail has 659 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,045 ft to 1,706 ft.
        Is La Alberca a point to point trail?
        La Alberca is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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