Lagoa Azul Circuit - Azores (Portugal)

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

12.0 miles (19.2 km) · 1,948 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Lagoa Azul Circuit - Azores (Portugal) is a 12.0-mile loop route in Ponta Delgada, Portugal, gaining 1,939 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.0 miles gaining 1,503 feet at an average 4.9% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	12.0 mi (19.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,948 ft (594 m)
Average gain	163 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 1,228 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.9%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Lagoa Azul Circuit - Azores (Portugal)

How much elevation gain does Lagoa Azul Circuit - Azores (Portugal) have?

Lagoa Azul Circuit - Azores (Portugal) has 1,948 ft (594 m) of elevation gain over 12.0 miles (19.2 km). That averages 163 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lagoa Azul Circuit - Azores (Portugal)?

The difficulty score for Lagoa Azul Circuit - Azores (Portugal) is 8.3 of 100. That is harder than 62.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Lagoa Azul Circuit - Azores (Portugal)?

The longest climb on Lagoa Azul Circuit - Azores (Portugal) runs 6.0 miles (9.6 km) and gains 1,228 ft (374 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.9%.