Trilho das Brandas de Sistelo

Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés, Portugal

5.2 miles (8.3 km) · 1,864 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Trilho das Brandas de Sistelo is a 5.2 mile route in Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés, Portugal. The course features 1,864 feet of elevation gain and 1,921 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 1.9 miles, gaining 1,717 feet. The course averages 363 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 27% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 18.5 out of 10, placing it in the 84.54th percentile. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Portugal's mountain terrain.