Circuito da Fóia (Rota das Árvores Monumentais)

Monchique, Portugal

9.2 miles (14.8 km) · 2,100 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuito da Fóia (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) is a 9.2-mile loop route in Monchique, Portugal, gaining 2,100 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 1,275 feet at an average 6.2% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,100 ft (640 m)
Average gain	228 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 1,473 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.9%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.6 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 2,100 ft (640 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.8 km). That averages 228 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 11.6 of 100. That is harder than 75.1% 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 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and gains 1,473 ft (449 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.9%.