Caminhos da Cabra Algarvia

Castro Marim, Portugal

8.4 miles (13.6 km) · 1,382 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Caminhos da Cabra Algarvia route traverses 8.4 miles through Castro Marim, Portugal. Elevation gain totals 1,382 feet, with 1,391 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 2.6 miles with 442 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 167 feet per mile. About 63% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 10.8 puts it in the top 33.1% of challenging routes at this distance. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Portugal.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,382 ft (421 m)
Average gain	164 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 239 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.2%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	9.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Caminhos da Cabra Algarvia

How much elevation gain does Caminhos da Cabra Algarvia have?

Caminhos da Cabra Algarvia has 1,382 ft (421 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.6 km). That averages 164 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Caminhos da Cabra Algarvia?

The difficulty score for Caminhos da Cabra Algarvia is 9.1 of 100. That is harder than 65.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Caminhos da Cabra Algarvia?

The longest climb on Caminhos da Cabra Algarvia runs 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and gains 239 ft (73 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.2%.