Rota das Quintas

Torres Vedras, Portugal

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 1,553 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rota das Quintas is a 9.1-mile loop route in Torres Vedras, Portugal, gaining 1,553 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 566 feet at an average 7.0% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,553 ft (473 m)
Average gain	172 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 328 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.2%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	30%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Rota das Quintas

How much elevation gain does Rota das Quintas have?

Rota das Quintas has 1,553 ft (473 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 172 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota das Quintas?

The difficulty score for Rota das Quintas is 9.3 of 100. That is harder than 66.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% 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 Quintas?

The longest climb on Rota das Quintas runs 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and gains 328 ft (100 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.2%.