Spix & Martius

Minas Gerais, Brasil

29.0 miles (46.7 km) · 6,020 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Spix & Martius is a 29.0-mile loop route in Minas Gerais, Brasil, gaining 6,020 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 9 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 951 feet at an average 18.1% grade. About 63% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	29.0 mi (46.7 km)
Elevation gain	6,020 ft (1,835 m)
Average gain	208 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 1,132 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	47.1%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Spix & Martius

How much elevation gain does Spix & Martius have?

Spix & Martius has 6,020 ft (1,835 m) of elevation gain over 29.0 miles (46.7 km). That averages 208 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Spix & Martius?

The difficulty score for Spix & Martius is 11.9 of 100. That is harder than 76.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Spix & Martius?

The longest climb on Spix & Martius runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 1,132 ft (345 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 47.1%.