Percurso Descoberta

Tavira, Portugal

25.1 miles (40.4 km) · 4,011 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Percurso Descoberta is a 25.1-mile loop route in Tavira, Portugal, gaining 4,011 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 434 feet at an average 6.6% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	25.1 mi (40.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,011 ft (1,223 m)
Average gain	160 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 551 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.7%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Percurso Descoberta

How much elevation gain does Percurso Descoberta have?

Percurso Descoberta has 4,011 ft (1,223 m) of elevation gain over 25.1 miles (40.4 km). That averages 160 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Percurso Descoberta?

The difficulty score for Percurso Descoberta is 8.5 of 100. That is harder than 63.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Percurso Descoberta?

The longest climb on Percurso Descoberta runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 551 ft (168 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.7%.