Trilho Castrejo

Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, Portugal

9.4 miles (15.1 km) · 2,038 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Trilho Castrejo is a 9.4-mile loop route in Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, Portugal, gaining 2,038 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 416 feet at an average 20.7% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,038 ft (621 m)
Average gain	218 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 810 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.4%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Trilho Castrejo

How much elevation gain does Trilho Castrejo have?

Trilho Castrejo has 2,038 ft (621 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.1 km). That averages 218 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Trilho Castrejo?

The difficulty score for Trilho Castrejo is 11.7 of 100. That is harder than 75.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Trilho Castrejo?

The longest climb on Trilho Castrejo runs 2.3 miles (3.8 km) and gains 810 ft (247 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.4%.