Rota da Gardunha

Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha, Portugal

8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 1,916 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rota da Gardunha is a 8.1-mile loop route in Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha, Portugal, gaining 1,916 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 1,800 feet at an average 8.2% grade. About 45% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,916 ft (584 m)
Average gain	235 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 1,750 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.2%
Runnable	45% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Rota da Gardunha

How much elevation gain does Rota da Gardunha have?

Rota da Gardunha has 1,916 ft (584 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 235 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota da Gardunha?

The difficulty score for Rota da Gardunha is 14.3 of 100. That is harder than 81.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 45% 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 Gardunha?

The longest climb on Rota da Gardunha runs 4.0 miles (6.5 km) and gains 1,750 ft (534 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.2%.