Dos gigantes verdes à ribeira da Póvoa

Sicó/Alvaiazere, Portugal

8.4 miles (13.4 km) · 1,270 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Dos gigantes verdes à ribeira da Póvoa is a 8.4-mile loop route in Sicó/Alvaiazere, Portugal, gaining 1,270 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 623 feet at an average 2.2% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,270 ft (387 m)
Average gain	152 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 338 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.8%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Dos gigantes verdes à ribeira da Póvoa

How much elevation gain does Dos gigantes verdes à ribeira da Póvoa have?

Dos gigantes verdes à ribeira da Póvoa has 1,270 ft (387 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.4 km). That averages 152 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dos gigantes verdes à ribeira da Póvoa?

The difficulty score for Dos gigantes verdes à ribeira da Póvoa is 8.4 of 100. That is harder than 62.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Dos gigantes verdes à ribeira da Póvoa?

The longest climb on Dos gigantes verdes à ribeira da Póvoa runs 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and gains 338 ft (103 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.8%.