Rota da Luz

Torres Vedras, Portugal

26.6 miles (42.8 km) · 2,499 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rota da Luz is a 26.6-mile loop route in Torres Vedras, Portugal, gaining 2,499 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.0 miles gaining 491 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	26.6 mi (42.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,499 ft (762 m)
Average gain	94 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	7.6 mi, 483 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.1%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	56%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Rota da Luz

How much elevation gain does Rota da Luz have?

Rota da Luz has 2,499 ft (762 m) of elevation gain over 26.6 miles (42.8 km). That averages 94 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota da Luz?

The difficulty score for Rota da Luz is 3.6 of 100. That is harder than 34% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% 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 Luz?

The longest climb on Rota da Luz runs 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and gains 483 ft (147 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.1%.