Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais)

Monchique, Portugal

14.8 miles (23.9 km) · 2,850 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) is a 14.8-mile loop route in Monchique, Portugal, gaining 2,850 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 960 feet at an average 8.3% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	14.8 mi (23.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,850 ft (869 m)
Average gain	192 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 510 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.3%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.3 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 2,850 ft (869 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 10.3 of 100. That is harder than 70.9% 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 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 510 ft (156 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.3%.