Trilho de São Bento

Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, Portugal

8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 2,582 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Trilho de São Bento is a 8.0-mile loop route in Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, Portugal, gaining 2,582 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 2.4 miles gaining 1,774 feet at an average 14.1% grade. Only 31% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.0 mi (12.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,582 ft (787 m)
Average gain	323 ft per mile (61 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 1,774 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.6%
Runnable	31% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	15.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	33%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Trilho de São Bento

How much elevation gain does Trilho de São Bento have?

Trilho de São Bento has 2,582 ft (787 m) of elevation gain over 8.0 miles (12.9 km). That averages 323 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Trilho de São Bento?

The difficulty score for Trilho de São Bento is 15.3 of 100. That is harder than 83.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 31% 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 de São Bento?

The longest climb on Trilho de São Bento runs 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and gains 1,774 ft (541 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.6%.