Rota do Linho

Tondela, Portugal

9.7 miles (15.7 km) · 1,720 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rota do Linho is a 9.7-mile loop route in Tondela, Portugal, gaining 1,720 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 88 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 395 feet at an average 7.5% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,720 ft (524 m)
Average gain	177 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 303 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.1%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	9.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	28%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Rota do Linho

How much elevation gain does Rota do Linho have?

Rota do Linho has 1,720 ft (524 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.7 km). That averages 177 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota do Linho?

The difficulty score for Rota do Linho is 9.2 of 100. That is harder than 66.3% 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 do Linho?

The longest climb on Rota do Linho runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 303 ft (92 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.1%.