Chãos / Alcobertas

Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, Portugal

23.1 miles (37.1 km) · 2,393 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Chãos / Alcobertas is a 23.1-mile loop route in Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, Portugal, gaining 2,393 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.7 miles gaining 785 feet at an average 8.5% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	23.1 mi (37.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,393 ft (729 m)
Average gain	104 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	6.7 mi, 785 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.5%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	47%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Chãos / Alcobertas

How much elevation gain does Chãos / Alcobertas have?

Chãos / Alcobertas has 2,393 ft (729 m) of elevation gain over 23.1 miles (37.1 km). That averages 104 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Chãos / Alcobertas?

The difficulty score for Chãos / Alcobertas is 4 of 100. That is harder than 36.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Chãos / Alcobertas?

The longest climb on Chãos / Alcobertas runs 6.7 miles (10.7 km) and gains 785 ft (239 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.5%.