Rota do Corredor de Mouros

Serra da Estrela, Portugal

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 1,606 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rota do Corredor de Mouros is a 9.3-mile loop route in Serra da Estrela, Portugal, gaining 1,606 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.9 miles gaining 746 feet at an average 5.2% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,606 ft (490 m)
Average gain	172 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 591 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	25%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	19%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Rota do Corredor de Mouros

How much elevation gain does Rota do Corredor de Mouros have?

Rota do Corredor de Mouros has 1,606 ft (490 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 172 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota do Corredor de Mouros?

The difficulty score for Rota do Corredor de Mouros is 12.1 of 100. That is harder than 76.5% 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 do Corredor de Mouros?

The longest climb on Rota do Corredor de Mouros runs 3.7 miles (6.0 km) and gains 591 ft (180 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16%.