Rio Marão

Alvão/Marão, Portugal

8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 1,932 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,932 ft (589 m)
Average gain	237 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 1,534 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.2%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Rio Marão

How much elevation gain does Rio Marão have?

Rio Marão has 1,932 ft (589 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.1 km). That averages 237 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rio Marão?

The difficulty score for Rio Marão is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 72.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rio Marão?

The longest climb on Rio Marão runs 4.9 miles (8.0 km) and gains 1,534 ft (468 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.2%.