Desafio dos Falcões (Brazil)

Sergipe, Brasil

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 2,742 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Desafio dos Falcões (Brazil) is a 8.5-mile loop route in Sergipe, Brasil, gaining 2,727 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.1 miles gaining 1,442 feet at an average 13.6% grade. Only 30% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,742 ft (836 m)
Average gain	323 ft per mile (61 m per km)
Longest climb	2.1 mi, 1,442 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.4%
Runnable	28% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	14.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	31%

Questions about Desafio dos Falcões (Brazil)

How much elevation gain does Desafio dos Falcões (Brazil) have?

Desafio dos Falcões (Brazil) has 2,742 ft (836 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 323 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Desafio dos Falcões (Brazil)?

The difficulty score for Desafio dos Falcões (Brazil) is 14.4 of 100. That is harder than 82.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 28% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Desafio dos Falcões (Brazil)?

The longest climb on Desafio dos Falcões (Brazil) runs 2.1 miles (3.3 km) and gains 1,442 ft (440 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.4%.