Rota de São Bento

Amarante, Portugal

9.5 miles (15.3 km) · 1,996 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rota de São Bento is a 9.5-mile loop route in Amarante, Portugal, gaining 1,996 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 2.8 miles gaining 1,045 feet at an average 10.9% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,996 ft (608 m)
Average gain	210 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 251 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.5%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	21%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Rota de São Bento

How much elevation gain does Rota de São Bento have?

Rota de São Bento has 1,996 ft (608 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.3 km). That averages 210 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota de São Bento?

The difficulty score for Rota de São Bento is 12.3 of 100. That is harder than 77.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% 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 de São Bento?

The longest climb on Rota de São Bento runs 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and gains 251 ft (76 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.5%.