Cerros da Carrapateira

Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Portugal

8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 1,016 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cerros da Carrapateira is a 8.0-mile loop route in Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Portugal, gaining 1,016 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 2.9 miles gaining 463 feet at an average 5.3% grade. Approximately 76% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.0 mi (12.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,016 ft (310 m)
Average gain	127 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	2.5 mi, 386 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.2%
Runnable	76% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	39%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Cerros da Carrapateira

How much elevation gain does Cerros da Carrapateira have?

Cerros da Carrapateira has 1,016 ft (310 m) of elevation gain over 8.0 miles (12.9 km). That averages 127 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cerros da Carrapateira?

The difficulty score for Cerros da Carrapateira is 6.6 of 100. That is harder than 52.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cerros da Carrapateira?

The longest climb on Cerros da Carrapateira runs 2.5 miles (4.1 km) and gains 386 ft (118 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.2%.