Rota da Capela dos Anjos

Torre de Moncorvo, Portugal

10.6 miles (17.0 km) · 1,681 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rota da Capela dos Anjos is a 10.6-mile loop route in Torre de Moncorvo, Portugal, gaining 1,681 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 5.4 miles gaining 1,346 feet at an average 7.8% grade. About 65% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.6 mi (17.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,681 ft (512 m)
Average gain	159 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 1,091 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.5%
Runnable	65% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	9.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Rota da Capela dos Anjos

How much elevation gain does Rota da Capela dos Anjos have?

Rota da Capela dos Anjos has 1,681 ft (512 m) of elevation gain over 10.6 miles (17.0 km). That averages 159 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota da Capela dos Anjos?

The difficulty score for Rota da Capela dos Anjos is 9.1 of 100. That is harder than 66% of routes at a similar distance. About 65% 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 Capela dos Anjos?

The longest climb on Rota da Capela dos Anjos runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 1,091 ft (333 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.5%.