GR 53 - Grande Rota do Caramulo (Portugal)

Viseu, Portugal

16.0 miles (25.7 km) · 3,533 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

GR 53 - Grande Rota do Caramulo (Portugal) is a 16.0-mile loop route in Viseu, Portugal, gaining 3,533 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 4.7 miles gaining 1,759 feet at an average 6.1% grade. About 51% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	16.0 mi (25.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,533 ft (1,077 m)
Average gain	221 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	6.4 mi, 2,552 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.9%
Runnable	51% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	12.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about GR 53 - Grande Rota do Caramulo (Portugal)

How much elevation gain does GR 53 - Grande Rota do Caramulo (Portugal) have?

GR 53 - Grande Rota do Caramulo (Portugal) has 3,533 ft (1,077 m) of elevation gain over 16.0 miles (25.7 km). That averages 221 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is GR 53 - Grande Rota do Caramulo (Portugal)?

The difficulty score for GR 53 - Grande Rota do Caramulo (Portugal) is 12.8 of 100. That is harder than 78.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 51% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on GR 53 - Grande Rota do Caramulo (Portugal)?

The longest climb on GR 53 - Grande Rota do Caramulo (Portugal) runs 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and gains 2,552 ft (778 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.9%.