Percurso D.Quixote

Tavira, Portugal

9.9 miles (15.9 km) · 1,838 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Percurso D.Quixote is a 9.9-mile loop route in Tavira, Portugal, gaining 1,838 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.2 miles gaining 911 feet at an average 7.0% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (15.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,838 ft (560 m)
Average gain	186 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 903 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.7%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	9.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Percurso D.Quixote

How much elevation gain does Percurso D.Quixote have?

Percurso D.Quixote has 1,838 ft (560 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (15.9 km). That averages 186 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Percurso D.Quixote?

The difficulty score for Percurso D.Quixote is 9.8 of 100. That is harder than 69.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% 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 D.Quixote?

The longest climb on Percurso D.Quixote runs 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and gains 903 ft (275 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.7%.