Caminho das Caldas - Picota

Monchique, Portugal

10.8 miles (17.4 km) · 2,671 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	10.8 mi (17.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,671 ft (814 m)
Average gain	246 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 1,823 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35%
Runnable	41% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	15%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Caminho das Caldas - Picota

How much elevation gain does Caminho das Caldas - Picota have?

Caminho das Caldas - Picota has 2,671 ft (814 m) of elevation gain over 10.8 miles (17.4 km). That averages 246 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Caminho das Caldas - Picota?

The difficulty score for Caminho das Caldas - Picota is 11.7 of 100. That is harder than 79.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 41% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Caminho das Caldas - Picota?

The longest climb on Caminho das Caldas - Picota runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 1,823 ft (556 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35%.