Caminho do Cerro de São Miguel

Olhão, Portugal

10.4 miles (16.8 km) · 1,371 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Caminho do Cerro de São Miguel is a 10.4-mile loop route in Olhão, Portugal, gaining 1,371 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 990 feet at an average 6.1% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.4 mi (16.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,371 ft (418 m)
Average gain	132 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 1,182 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.4%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	44%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Caminho do Cerro de São Miguel

How much elevation gain does Caminho do Cerro de São Miguel have?

Caminho do Cerro de São Miguel has 1,371 ft (418 m) of elevation gain over 10.4 miles (16.8 km). That averages 132 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Caminho do Cerro de São Miguel?

The difficulty score for Caminho do Cerro de São Miguel is 6 of 100. That is harder than 49.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% 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 do Cerro de São Miguel?

The longest climb on Caminho do Cerro de São Miguel runs 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and gains 1,182 ft (360 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.4%.