Rota do Vento

Torres Vedras, Portugal

9.0 miles (14.4 km) · 1,139 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rota do Vento is a 9.0-mile loop route in Torres Vedras, Portugal, gaining 1,139 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.4 miles gaining 470 feet at an average 6.2% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,139 ft (347 m)
Average gain	127 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 495 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.6%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	40%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Rota do Vento

How much elevation gain does Rota do Vento have?

Rota do Vento has 1,139 ft (347 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.4 km). That averages 127 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota do Vento?

The difficulty score for Rota do Vento is 6.3 of 100. That is harder than 51.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% 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 Vento?

The longest climb on Rota do Vento runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 495 ft (151 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.6%.