PR1 - Percurso Pedestre da Esperança

Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede, Portugal

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 823 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

PR1 - Percurso Pedestre da Esperança is a 9.3-mile loop route in Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede, Portugal, gaining 823 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.5 miles gaining 237 feet at an average 3.0% grade. Approximately 92% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	823 ft (251 m)
Average gain	88 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 161 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.5%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 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	11%
Mild uphill	31%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	44%
Moderate downhill	5%

Questions about PR1 - Percurso Pedestre da Esperança

How much elevation gain does PR1 - Percurso Pedestre da Esperança have?

PR1 - Percurso Pedestre da Esperança has 823 ft (251 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 88 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is PR1 - Percurso Pedestre da Esperança?

The difficulty score for PR1 - Percurso Pedestre da Esperança is 4.1 of 100. That is harder than 37.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on PR1 - Percurso Pedestre da Esperança?

The longest climb on PR1 - Percurso Pedestre da Esperança runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 161 ft (49 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.5%.