Pedra do Frade (Brazil)

Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

10.9 miles (17.5 km) · 4,636 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pedra do Frade (Brazil) is a 10.9-mile loop route in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, gaining 4,642 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.3 miles gaining 4,413 feet at an average 15.6% grade. Only 19% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.9 mi (17.5 km)
Elevation gain	4,636 ft (1,413 m)
Average gain	427 ft per mile (81 m per km)
Longest climb	5.9 mi, 4,380 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	47.1%
Runnable	19% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	39%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about Pedra do Frade (Brazil)

How much elevation gain does Pedra do Frade (Brazil) have?

Pedra do Frade (Brazil) has 4,636 ft (1,413 m) of elevation gain over 10.9 miles (17.5 km). That averages 427 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pedra do Frade (Brazil)?

The difficulty score for Pedra do Frade (Brazil) is 17.3 of 100. That is harder than 87.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 19% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pedra do Frade (Brazil)?

The longest climb on Pedra do Frade (Brazil) runs 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and gains 4,380 ft (1,335 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 47.1%.