Trilho das Levadas

Arouca Geopark, Portugal

14.1 miles (22.7 km) · 1,867 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Trilho das Levadas is a 14.1-mile loop route in Arouca Geopark, Portugal, gaining 1,867 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.9 miles gaining 723 feet at an average 3.2% grade. Approximately 77% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.1 mi (22.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,867 ft (569 m)
Average gain	132 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 261 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.6%
Runnable	77% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Trilho das Levadas

How much elevation gain does Trilho das Levadas have?

Trilho das Levadas has 1,867 ft (569 m) of elevation gain over 14.1 miles (22.7 km). That averages 132 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Trilho das Levadas?

The difficulty score for Trilho das Levadas is 6.8 of 100. That is harder than 54.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% 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 das Levadas?

The longest climb on Trilho das Levadas runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 261 ft (80 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.6%.