Em Busca do Vale Encantado

Vaqueiros, Portugal

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 1,399 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Em Busca do Vale Encantado is a 8.2-mile loop route in Vaqueiros, Portugal, gaining 1,399 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 1.7 miles gaining 723 feet at an average 7.6% grade. About 61% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,399 ft (427 m)
Average gain	171 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	2.1 mi, 352 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.3%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	28%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Em Busca do Vale Encantado

How much elevation gain does Em Busca do Vale Encantado have?

Em Busca do Vale Encantado has 1,399 ft (427 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 171 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Em Busca do Vale Encantado?

The difficulty score for Em Busca do Vale Encantado is 10.7 of 100. That is harder than 72.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Em Busca do Vale Encantado?

The longest climb on Em Busca do Vale Encantado runs 2.1 miles (3.3 km) and gains 352 ft (107 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.3%.