Grande Rota – Fojos

Vieira do Minho, Portugal

21.0 miles (33.8 km) · 3,479 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Grande Rota – Fojos is a 21.0-mile loop route in Vieira do Minho, Portugal, gaining 3,479 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.4 miles gaining 2,171 feet at an average 8.3% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	21.0 mi (33.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,479 ft (1,060 m)
Average gain	166 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	11.9 mi, 2,933 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.5%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	20%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Grande Rota – Fojos

How much elevation gain does Grande Rota – Fojos have?

Grande Rota – Fojos has 3,479 ft (1,060 m) of elevation gain over 21.0 miles (33.8 km). That averages 166 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Grande Rota – Fojos?

The difficulty score for Grande Rota – Fojos is 11.7 of 100. That is harder than 75.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 64% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Grande Rota – Fojos?

The longest climb on Grande Rota – Fojos runs 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and gains 2,933 ft (894 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.5%.