Trilho do Castelo

Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés, Portugal

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 1,931 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Trilho do Castelo is a 8.2-mile loop route in Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés, Portugal, gaining 1,931 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 2.1 miles gaining 425 feet at an average 14.3% grade. About 48% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,931 ft (589 m)
Average gain	235 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 638 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.8%
Runnable	48% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.1 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 1,931 ft (589 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 235 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Trilho do Castelo?

The difficulty score for Trilho do Castelo is 13.1 of 100. That is harder than 79.1% 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 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 638 ft (194 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.8%.