Petaca Trail vs Trail Cova da Bruxa
Petaca Trail (25km, 1200m D+) vs Trail Cova da Bruxa (26km, 1600m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Intermediate Petaca Trail
Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha
Intermediate Physical profile
| Petaca Trail | Trail Cova da Bruxa | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 29 March 2026 | 29 March 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Max elevation gain | 1,200m D+ | 1,600m D+ |
Distances — Petaca Trail
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Trail Largo 25K | 25 | 1,200 |
| Trail Corto 14K | 14 | 600 |
| Hiking Route 11K | 11 | 250 |
Distances — Trail Cova da Bruxa
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Trail das Forcadas | 26 | 1,600 |
| Trail Cova de Jatos | 15 | 950 |
| Trail de Rebordelo | 9 | 450 |
| Carreira Vertical Serres Uphill | 3.5 | 450 |
Logistics & costs
| Petaca Trail | Trail Cova da Bruxa | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha | Muros, A Coruña, Galicia |
| Distance between venues | 620 km | |
| Registration opens | — | 31 October 2025 |
| Registration closes | — | 24 March 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 0 mandatory items | 0 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Petaca Trail
No recommendations
Trail Cova da Bruxa
No recommendations
Accommodation
Petaca Trail
No recommendations
Trail Cova da Bruxa
No recommendations
Gear
Petaca Trail
-
Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Trail Cova da Bruxa
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
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Salomon Bonatti WPSalomon
-
Petzl Actik CorePetzl
Nutrition
Petaca Trail
-
Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for bothGourmet Latino
Trail Cova da Bruxa
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
-
226ERS Isotonic Drink226ERS
-
Clif Bar Original Energy BarClif Bar
- Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for both
Gourmet Latino
Transport
Petaca Trail
No recommendations
Trail Cova da Bruxa
No recommendations
Car Rental
Petaca Trail
-
Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Trail Cova da Bruxa
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Petaca Trail
No recommendations
Trail Cova da Bruxa
No recommendations
Body Care
Petaca Trail
-
After Bite Xtra GelRecommended for bothAfter Bite
Trail Cova da Bruxa
- After Bite Xtra GelRecommended for both
After Bite
Sun Protection
Petaca Trail
-
Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Trail Cova da Bruxa
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Trail Cova da Bruxa is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Petaca Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Trail Cova da Bruxa is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.
Frequently asked questions
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