Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais)

Monchique, Portugal

14.8 miles (23.9 km) · 2,847 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.8 mi (23.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,847 ft (868 m)
Average gain	192 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 459 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.3%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	25%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais)

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

Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) has 2,847 ft (868 m) of elevation gain over 14.8 miles (23.9 km). That averages 192 ft of gain per mile.

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

The difficulty score for Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) is 8.4 of 100. That is harder than 68.5% 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 Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais)?

The longest climb on Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 459 ft (140 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.3%.