Rota das Levadas

Boticas, Portugal

8.7 miles (14.1 km) · 1,092 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,092 ft (333 m)
Average gain	125 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	2.1 mi, 322 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.4%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	5.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	29%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Rota das Levadas

How much elevation gain does Rota das Levadas have?

Rota das Levadas has 1,092 ft (333 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.1 km). That averages 125 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota das Levadas?

The difficulty score for Rota das Levadas is 5.8 of 100. That is harder than 54.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% 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 das Levadas?

The longest climb on Rota das Levadas runs 2.1 miles (3.4 km) and gains 322 ft (98 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.4%.