Sintra Mountain Peaks (Portugal)

Lisboa, Portugal

27.0 miles (43.4 km) · 5,862 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sintra Mountain Peaks (Portugal) is a 27.0-mile loop route in Lisboa, Portugal, gaining 5,863 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 1,243 feet at an average 6.6% grade. About 59% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	27.0 mi (43.4 km)
Elevation gain	5,862 ft (1,787 m)
Average gain	217 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 1,146 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40.8%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Sintra Mountain Peaks (Portugal)

How much elevation gain does Sintra Mountain Peaks (Portugal) have?

Sintra Mountain Peaks (Portugal) has 5,862 ft (1,787 m) of elevation gain over 27.0 miles (43.4 km). That averages 217 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sintra Mountain Peaks (Portugal)?

The difficulty score for Sintra Mountain Peaks (Portugal) is 9.7 of 100. That is harder than 68.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sintra Mountain Peaks (Portugal)?

The longest climb on Sintra Mountain Peaks (Portugal) runs 6.0 miles (9.7 km) and gains 1,146 ft (349 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40.8%.