Rota das Quintas

Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais, Portugal

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 1,423 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rota das Quintas is a 8.9-mile loop route in Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais, Portugal, gaining 1,423 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 109 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 642 feet at an average 6.7% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,423 ft (434 m)
Average gain	160 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 358 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.6%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	9.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Rota das Quintas

How much elevation gain does Rota das Quintas have?

Rota das Quintas has 1,423 ft (434 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 160 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 64% 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 5.0 miles (8.0 km) and gains 358 ft (109 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.6%.