Entre Carvalhais e Vales encaixados

Sítio de Importância Comunitária de Montesinho-Nogueira, Portugal

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 1,577 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Entre Carvalhais e Vales encaixados is a 8.5-mile loop route in Sítio de Importância Comunitária de Montesinho-Nogueira, Portugal, gaining 1,577 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 784 feet at an average 5.3% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,577 ft (481 m)
Average gain	186 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 208 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.1%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Entre Carvalhais e Vales encaixados

How much elevation gain does Entre Carvalhais e Vales encaixados have?

Entre Carvalhais e Vales encaixados has 1,577 ft (481 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 186 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Entre Carvalhais e Vales encaixados?

The difficulty score for Entre Carvalhais e Vales encaixados is 11.5 of 100. That is harder than 74.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Entre Carvalhais e Vales encaixados?

The longest climb on Entre Carvalhais e Vales encaixados runs 3.7 miles (6.0 km) and gains 208 ft (63 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.1%.