Circuito da Fóia (Rota das Árvores Monumentais)

Monchique, Portugal

9.2 miles (14.8 km) · 2,091 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,091 ft (637 m)
Average gain	227 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 1,120 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.9%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Circuito da Fóia (Rota das Árvores Monumentais)

How much elevation gain does Circuito da Fóia (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) have?

Circuito da Fóia (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) has 2,091 ft (637 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.8 km). That averages 227 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuito da Fóia (Rota das Árvores Monumentais)?

The difficulty score for Circuito da Fóia (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) is 9.7 of 100. That is harder than 73.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Circuito da Fóia (Rota das Árvores Monumentais)?

The longest climb on Circuito da Fóia (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 1,120 ft (341 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.9%.