Pelas Encostas da Raposeira

Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Portugal

11.3 miles (18.1 km) · 1,169 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pelas Encostas da Raposeira is a 11.3-mile loop route in Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Portugal, gaining 1,169 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.9 miles gaining 342 feet at an average 3.4% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.3 mi (18.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,169 ft (356 m)
Average gain	104 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 349 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.5%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	52%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Pelas Encostas da Raposeira

How much elevation gain does Pelas Encostas da Raposeira have?

Pelas Encostas da Raposeira has 1,169 ft (356 m) of elevation gain over 11.3 miles (18.1 km). That averages 104 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pelas Encostas da Raposeira?

The difficulty score for Pelas Encostas da Raposeira is 4.1 of 100. That is harder than 37.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pelas Encostas da Raposeira?

The longest climb on Pelas Encostas da Raposeira runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 349 ft (106 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.5%.