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Camino Natural de Castejón de Monegros

ModerateAragon · Spain

GPX
Distance
12.7 km (7.9 mi)
Elevation gain
146 m (479 ft)
Estimated time
2 hr 52 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Route type
Loop
Highest point
575 m (1,886 ft)

About Camino Natural de Castejón de Monegros

Camino Natural de Castejón de Monegros is a mapped hiking route in Aragon, Spain. The mapped distance is 12.7 km (7.9 mi), with 146 m (479 ft) of recorded ascent, with 149 m (489 ft) of recorded descent. Its recorded high point is 575 m (1,886 ft) and its low point is 447 m (1,467 ft). The displayed moving time of 2 hr 52 min is a planning estimate based on distance and ascent, before breaks.

Hiking Trail Directory rates this route moderate from the available distance and elevation measurements. That rating is useful for comparing routes in the directory, but it does not establish technical terrain, exposure, path condition or the skills required on the day. The mapped line is a loop and returns to its starting area.

The source data records route tags for pilgrimage route and membership of the lwn network. These attributes describe the route record as a whole; they do not prove that every section has the same surface, signage or feature.

The directory season field highlights october to may. This is planning metadata, not a live statement about snow, closures or trail condition. Zaragoza is the nearest linked city in the directory, approximately 53.0 km away in a straight line. The route record names Ministerio de Agricultura Pesca y Alimentación as operator.

The map is derived from OpenStreetMap and contains 110 geometry points. Elevation values were sampled from terrarium-z11. The traceable source record is 12680160. Open-data records can lag behind reroutes and closures, so compare the source, official notices and the forecast before travelling.

Plan around this route’s details

Start, finish and return
This route is recorded as a 12.7 km loop. Confirm a permitted access point and include the approach from parking or public transport in your plan.
Climbing in context
The recorded ascent averages approximately 12 m of climbing per kilometre across the whole route. This is climbing density, not trail gradient: climbs and flatter sections may be unevenly distributed. Recorded descent totals 149 m and also needs time in your plan.
What needs a separate check
This record does not establish surface, dog access, wheelchair access. Check any of these that affect your group. Current closures, access arrangements and transport are not verified by the route line.

Route map

Moderate12.7 km146 m575 m

Numbered marks every 5 km

Route line from OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. View the source relation

Elevation

Elevation profile

Ascent
+146 m
Descent
149 m
High
575 m (1,886 ft)
Low
447 m (1,467 ft)
432 m471 m511 m551 m590 m0.0 km3.1 km6.3 km9.4 km13 km

Climbing and descending by section

Use these equal-distance sections to see how climbing and descending are distributed along the stored elevation profile. Distances follow the profile’s recorded direction; walking in reverse swaps ascent and descent and reverses the section order.

Sampled ascent and descent in each third of the elevation profile
SectionProfile distanceAscentDescent
First third0.004.19 km134 m32 m
Middle third4.198.37 km26 m133 m
Final third8.3712.56 km20 m15 m
How these numbers are calculated

We split the stored profile into three equal distances and interpolate elevation at each boundary. Rising samples count towards ascent; falling samples towards descent. Totals can differ from the headline figures, which may use different smoothing or rounding. Sparse samples, gaps in the source route and elevation-model errors limit accuracy. These are calculations, not surveyed sections, directions or terrain assessments.

Make it fit your day

Your walking-time scenario

Adjust the example pace and allowances to explore your own plan. This calculator uses your inputs, so it may differ from the directory’s headline estimate.

Calculated walking time including your allowances

3 hr 55 min

190 min for distance + 15 min for ascent + 30 min allowance.

Formula: distance ÷ pace × 60 + ascent ÷ 100 × climbing allowance + stops. Travel to and from the route is additional. Terrain, descent, weather and navigation are not modelled. These results do not establish route suitability. Read the time-planning guide.

Recorded route measurements

The mapped line is a loop and returns to its starting area. The mapped distance is 12.7 km (7.9 mi), with 146 m (479 ft) of recorded ascent, with 149 m (489 ft) of recorded descent. The sampled elevation profile records a maximum grade of about 19%; this is a calculated value and may smooth short, steeper sections. The profile reaches 575 m (1,886 ft) from a recorded low of 447 m (1,467 ft).

Highlights

  • 12.7 km mapped loop
  • Directory difficulty: moderate
  • 146 m (479 ft) recorded ascent
  • High point: 575 m (1,886 ft)
  • Recorded tag: Pilgrimage route

Know before you go

Season field
October to May
Waymarked
Not recorded as waymarked
Surface
Not recorded
Dogs
Not recorded, check locally
Wheelchair access
Not recorded
Entrance fee
Not recorded
Camping
Not recorded
Drinking water
Not recorded as available
Toilets
Not recorded as available
Mobile coverage
Not verified
Parking
Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
Emergency
112 in Europe, 911 in North America

How this trail scores

Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.

Scenery
53/100

Terrain features, relief and photographic interest

Adventure
31/100

Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is

Difficulty
34/100

Effort index from distance and climbing

Accessibility
55/100

Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it

Family
30/100

Suitability for children who already walk

Dogs
62/100

Access rules, terrain and water along the way

Tips from the trail

  • Open the linked source record before departure to check whether the mapped relation has changed.
  • Save the route line offline; a map download is useful regardless of expected phone coverage.
  • Use 2 hr 52 min as estimated moving time, then add your own allowance for stops, conditions and daylight.
  • Confirm the exact trailhead and permitted parking or public-transport options locally.
  • Carry enough food and water for the full route; water availability is not established by the map data.
  • Follow local access rules and leave no litter or food waste behind.

Warnings

  • This guide does not contain live information about closures, hazards, snow, flooding or path condition.

Safety

Emergency services in Spain can be reached on 112. Share your route and expected return time with someone before leaving. The directory has no verified coverage map or live trail-status feed, so do not rely on phone reception or this page alone. Turn around when conditions, access or your remaining time no longer match the plan.

What to bring

  • Footwear suited to the current surface and conditions
  • Weather layers appropriate to the local forecast
  • Offline route map and a backup navigation method
  • Food and water for the planned time plus a reserve
  • Charged phone and a small first-aid kit

Photography

Photo locations are not mapped in the source data for Camino Natural de Castejón de Monegros. Stay on permitted ground, keep clear of edges and moving water, and never block the route while setting up. Check local rules before using a tripod or drone, especially inside protected areas.

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