Rota dos Moínhos

Torres Vedras, Portugal

10.4 miles (16.8 km) · 1,896 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rota dos Moínhos is a 10.4-mile loop route in Torres Vedras, Portugal, gaining 1,896 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.2 miles gaining 386 feet at an average 11.2% grade. About 61% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.4 mi (16.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,896 ft (578 m)
Average gain	181 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 625 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.1%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Rota dos Moínhos

How much elevation gain does Rota dos Moínhos have?

Rota dos Moínhos has 1,896 ft (578 m) of elevation gain over 10.4 miles (16.8 km). That averages 181 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rota dos Moínhos?

The difficulty score for Rota dos Moínhos is 9.6 of 100. That is harder than 68.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% 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 Moínhos?

The longest climb on Rota dos Moínhos runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 625 ft (190 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.1%.