Percurso Pedestre das Cascatas

Monchique, Portugal

10.3 miles (16.6 km) · 2,321 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Percurso Pedestre das Cascatas is a 10.3-mile loop route in Monchique, Portugal, gaining 2,321 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 1,668 feet at an average 6.5% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.3 mi (16.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,321 ft (708 m)
Average gain	226 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	8.6 mi, 795 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.9%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	12.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Percurso Pedestre das Cascatas

How much elevation gain does Percurso Pedestre das Cascatas have?

Percurso Pedestre das Cascatas has 2,321 ft (708 m) of elevation gain over 10.3 miles (16.6 km). That averages 226 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Percurso Pedestre das Cascatas?

The difficulty score for Percurso Pedestre das Cascatas is 12.6 of 100. That is harder than 77.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% 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 Pedestre das Cascatas?

The longest climb on Percurso Pedestre das Cascatas runs 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and gains 795 ft (242 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.9%.