Rota da Bruxa

Paul, Cabo Verde

20.1 miles (32.3 km) · 6,014 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rota da Bruxa is a 20.1-mile loop route in Paul, Cabo Verde, gaining 6,014 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 11.2 miles gaining 4,748 feet at an average 7.5% grade. Only 27% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.1 mi (32.3 km)
Elevation gain	6,014 ft (1,833 m)
Average gain	300 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb	13.1 mi, 4,736 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27%
Runnable	27% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	21.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	48%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Rota da Bruxa

How much elevation gain does Rota da Bruxa have?

Rota da Bruxa has 6,014 ft (1,833 m) of elevation gain over 20.1 miles (32.3 km). That averages 300 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota da Bruxa?

The difficulty score for Rota da Bruxa is 21.2 of 100. That is harder than 91.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 27% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rota da Bruxa?

The longest climb on Rota da Bruxa runs 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and gains 4,736 ft (1,443 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27%.