Rota do Maroiço

Fafe, Portugal

15.8 miles (25.5 km) · 2,553 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Rota do Maroiço is a 15.8 mile route in Fafe, Portugal. The course features 2,553 feet of elevation gain and 2,615 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 5.2 miles with 433 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 164 feet per mile. Approximately 71% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 10.6 puts it in the top 33.7% of challenging routes at this distance. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Portugal's mountain terrain.

Route facts

Distance	15.8 mi (25.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,553 ft (778 m)
Average gain	161 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 789 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.2%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Rota do Maroiço

How much elevation gain does Rota do Maroiço have?

Rota do Maroiço has 2,553 ft (778 m) of elevation gain over 15.8 miles (25.5 km). That averages 161 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota do Maroiço?

The difficulty score for Rota do Maroiço is 9.4 of 100. That is harder than 67.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% 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 Maroiço?

The longest climb on Rota do Maroiço runs 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and gains 789 ft (240 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.2%.