El Travieso
Spain, europe
9.5 km
1,858 m
hard
Year-round
El Travieso is a stunning 1,858-meter peak tucked away in Salamanca province, Castile and León, Spain. This little gem sits right on the border between Ávila and Salamanca within the Candelario Natural Park.
The drive up is a real adventure. Starting from the village of Candelario, you'll tackle 9.5 kilometers of narrow asphalt road with some seriously exposed sections and hairpin turns—nine of them to be exact. Don't let that fool you though; the road is open year-round, though winter storms might occasionally force temporary closures. The climb is no joke, with grades hitting up to 12.5% in places and an average gradient of 7.6%. You'll gain 721 meters in elevation by the time you reach the summit.
The Sierra de Béjar, nestled in the western reaches of the Sierra de Gredos mountains, really shows off in winter. Just be prepared: temperatures can plunge below -15°C, and the wind can be absolutely relentless up here. If you're planning a winter visit, bundle up.
The real payoff? Those jaw-dropping mountain views that make every hairpin turn worth it. This is the kind of drive that stays with you—challenging enough to feel like an accomplishment, beautiful enough to make you want to come back.
Where is it?
El Travieso is located in Spain (europe). Coordinates: 40.8663, -3.9996
Road Details
- Country
- Spain
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 9.5 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,858 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 40.8663, -3.9996
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