Pedras, Moinhos e Aromas de Santiago

Soalhães, Portugal

17.5 miles (28.2 km) · 3,621 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pedras, Moinhos e Aromas de Santiago is a 17.5-mile loop route in Soalhães, Portugal, gaining 3,621 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 6.0 miles gaining 1,909 feet at an average 9.3% grade. About 59% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.5 mi (28.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,621 ft (1,104 m)
Average gain	207 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 948 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	25%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	18%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Pedras, Moinhos e Aromas de Santiago

How much elevation gain does Pedras, Moinhos e Aromas de Santiago have?

Pedras, Moinhos e Aromas de Santiago has 3,621 ft (1,104 m) of elevation gain over 17.5 miles (28.2 km). That averages 207 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pedras, Moinhos e Aromas de Santiago?

The difficulty score for Pedras, Moinhos e Aromas de Santiago is 12.4 of 100. That is harder than 77.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pedras, Moinhos e Aromas de Santiago?

The longest climb on Pedras, Moinhos e Aromas de Santiago runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 948 ft (289 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40%.