As Aldeias das Margens do Rio Vizela

Fafe, Portugal

11.2 miles (18.1 km) · 1,979 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

As Aldeias das Margens do Rio Vizela is a 11.2-mile loop route in Fafe, Portugal, gaining 1,979 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 854 feet at an average 10.9% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.2 mi (18.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,979 ft (603 m)
Average gain	176 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 364 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.6%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	21%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about As Aldeias das Margens do Rio Vizela

How much elevation gain does As Aldeias das Margens do Rio Vizela have?

As Aldeias das Margens do Rio Vizela has 1,979 ft (603 m) of elevation gain over 11.2 miles (18.1 km). That averages 176 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is As Aldeias das Margens do Rio Vizela?

The difficulty score for As Aldeias das Margens do Rio Vizela is 8.5 of 100. That is harder than 63.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on As Aldeias das Margens do Rio Vizela?

The longest climb on As Aldeias das Margens do Rio Vizela runs 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and gains 364 ft (111 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.6%.