- Ascent
- 164 hm
- Distance Ascent
- 2.7 km
- max. gradient
- 9.7 %
- ø gradient
- 6.1 %
The Puig de Santa Magdalena from Inca is a category 3 climb on Mallorca, covering 2.7 km and 164 m of elevation gain at an average of 6.1 %, peaking at 9.7 %. The road climbs out of the plain to the hermitage at 273 m, with views of the Serra de Tramuntana.
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Bucket-List Print: Puig de Santa Magdalena
The Puig de Santa Magdalena is one of Mallorca’s lesser-known climbs, starting right in the centre of Inca. Over 2.7 kilometres you gain 164 metres of elevation at an average gradient of 6.1 percent, with a maximum pitch of 9.7 percent. The sanctuary of Santa Magdalena at the summit has drawn pilgrims to this hilltop since medieval times.
Furthermore, the Puig de Santa Magdalena sits quietly in the background while Mallorca’s bigger climbs take all the glory. Professional teams have used the island as a winter training base for decades, so many pros have quietly logged this climb in their legs. It remains, however, a rewarding find for cyclists who want something beyond the usual tourist routes.
Puig de Santa Magdalena: Cycling Mallorca’s Hidden Hilltop
Above all, the views from the Puig de Santa Magdalena make the effort worthwhile, stretching across the Tramuntana mountains and the flat plains below. The historic pilgrimage monastery at the top adds a cultural layer that most cycling destinations simply cannot offer. Overall, the Puig de Santa Magdalena is a compact, punchy climb that rewards curious cyclists with scenery and history in equal measure.
