Rota dos Encantos

Paisagem Protegida Local das Serras do Socorro e Archeira, Portugal

13.3 miles (21.5 km) · 2,302 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rota dos Encantos is a 13.3-mile loop route in Paisagem Protegida Local das Serras do Socorro e Archeira, Portugal, gaining 2,302 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 1,201 feet at an average 6.7% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	13.3 mi (21.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,302 ft (702 m)
Average gain	172 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 1,088 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.5%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 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	12%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	29%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Rota dos Encantos

How much elevation gain does Rota dos Encantos have?

Rota dos Encantos has 2,302 ft (702 m) of elevation gain over 13.3 miles (21.5 km). That averages 172 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota dos Encantos?

The difficulty score for Rota dos Encantos is 9.4 of 100. That is harder than 67.3% 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 dos Encantos?

The longest climb on Rota dos Encantos runs 3.1 miles (5.0 km) and gains 1,088 ft (332 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.5%.