Capuchos

Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais, Portugal

11.4 miles (18.3 km) · 2,602 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Capuchos is a 11.4-mile loop route in Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais, Portugal, gaining 2,602 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.2 miles gaining 886 feet at an average 12.6% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.4 mi (18.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,602 ft (793 m)
Average gain	229 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 528 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.6%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	18%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Capuchos

How much elevation gain does Capuchos have?

Capuchos has 2,602 ft (793 m) of elevation gain over 11.4 miles (18.3 km). That averages 229 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Capuchos?

The difficulty score for Capuchos is 10.8 of 100. That is harder than 72.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Capuchos?

The longest climb on Capuchos runs 3.3 miles (5.4 km) and gains 528 ft (161 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.6%.