Paradela

Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, Portugal

11.6 miles (18.7 km) · 1,960 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Paradela is a 11.6-mile loop route in Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, Portugal, gaining 1,960 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 2.0 miles gaining 602 feet at an average 4.3% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.6 mi (18.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,960 ft (597 m)
Average gain	168 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 545 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.7%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Paradela

How much elevation gain does Paradela have?

Paradela has 1,960 ft (597 m) of elevation gain over 11.6 miles (18.7 km). That averages 168 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Paradela?

The difficulty score for Paradela is 9.7 of 100. That is harder than 68.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Paradela?

The longest climb on Paradela runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 545 ft (166 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.7%.