Passadiços do Paiva

Rio Paiva, Portugal

13.2 miles (21.2 km) · 1,823 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Passadiços do Paiva covers 13.2 miles across Rio Paiva, Portugal. Runners face 1,823 feet of climbing with 1,810 feet of loss. The largest climb extends 1.5 miles, gaining 339 feet. The course averages 139 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 81% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 6.8 out of 10, placing it in the 49.7th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Portugal adventures.

Route facts

Distance	13.2 mi (21.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,823 ft (556 m)
Average gain	138 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	10.1 mi, 666 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.9%
Runnable	81% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	5.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	33%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Passadiços do Paiva

How much elevation gain does Passadiços do Paiva have?

Passadiços do Paiva has 1,823 ft (556 m) of elevation gain over 13.2 miles (21.2 km). That averages 138 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Passadiços do Paiva?

The difficulty score for Passadiços do Paiva is 5.8 of 100. That is harder than 48% of routes at a similar distance. About 81% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Passadiços do Paiva?

The longest climb on Passadiços do Paiva runs 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and gains 666 ft (203 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.9%.