Fisgas de Ermelo

Parque Natural do Alvão, Portugal

11.3 miles (18.1 km) · 3,125 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Fisgas de Ermelo is a 11.3-mile loop route in Parque Natural do Alvão, Portugal, gaining 3,125 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 2.3 miles gaining 1,375 feet at an average 11.4% grade. Only 28% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.3 mi (18.1 km)
Elevation gain	3,125 ft (952 m)
Average gain	278 ft per mile (53 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 1,425 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.1%
Runnable	28% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	15 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	33%

Questions about Fisgas de Ermelo

How much elevation gain does Fisgas de Ermelo have?

Fisgas de Ermelo has 3,125 ft (952 m) of elevation gain over 11.3 miles (18.1 km). That averages 278 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fisgas de Ermelo?

The difficulty score for Fisgas de Ermelo is 15 of 100. That is harder than 83.2% 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 Fisgas de Ermelo?

The longest climb on Fisgas de Ermelo runs 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and gains 1,425 ft (434 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.1%.