Odeceixe-ao-Mar

Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Portugal

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 778 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Odeceixe-ao-Mar is a 9.3-mile loop route in Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Portugal, gaining 778 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.3 miles gaining 255 feet at an average 2.4% grade. Approximately 89% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	778 ft (237 m)
Average gain	84 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	6.4 mi, 344 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.1%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	69%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Odeceixe-ao-Mar

How much elevation gain does Odeceixe-ao-Mar have?

Odeceixe-ao-Mar has 778 ft (237 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 84 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Odeceixe-ao-Mar?

The difficulty score for Odeceixe-ao-Mar is 3.1 of 100. That is harder than 30.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 89% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Odeceixe-ao-Mar?

The longest climb on Odeceixe-ao-Mar runs 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and gains 344 ft (105 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.1%.