Rota do Minério

Mértola, Portugal

9.4 miles (15.2 km) · 643 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rota do Minério is a 9.4-mile loop route in Mértola, Portugal, gaining 643 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 444 feet at an average 2.0% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain	643 ft (196 m)
Average gain	68 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 372 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.7%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	3.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	64%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	5%

Questions about Rota do Minério

How much elevation gain does Rota do Minério have?

Rota do Minério has 643 ft (196 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.2 km). That averages 68 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota do Minério?

The difficulty score for Rota do Minério is 3.3 of 100. That is harder than 31.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% 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 Minério?

The longest climb on Rota do Minério runs 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and gains 372 ft (114 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.7%.