Trilho do Castelo

Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés, Portugal

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 1,929 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,929 ft (588 m)
Average gain	234 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	1.8 mi, 1,344 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.5%
Runnable	48% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Trilho do Castelo

How much elevation gain does Trilho do Castelo have?

Trilho do Castelo has 1,929 ft (588 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 234 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Trilho do Castelo?

The difficulty score for Trilho do Castelo is 10.8 of 100. That is harder than 77.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 48% 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 do Castelo?

The longest climb on Trilho do Castelo runs 1.8 miles (2.9 km) and gains 1,344 ft (410 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.5%.