Caminho das Caldas - Picota

Monchique, Portugal

10.8 miles (17.4 km) · 2,673 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Caminho das Caldas - Picota is a 10.8-mile loop route in Monchique, Portugal, gaining 2,673 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 4.9 miles gaining 1,948 feet at an average 7.5% grade. About 41% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.8 mi (17.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,673 ft (815 m)
Average gain	247 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	6.7 mi, 1,530 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	13.4 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 2,673 ft (815 m) of elevation gain over 10.8 miles (17.4 km). That averages 247 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Caminho das Caldas - Picota?

The difficulty score for Caminho das Caldas - Picota is 13.4 of 100. That is harder than 80% 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 6.7 miles (10.7 km) and gains 1,530 ft (466 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35%.