Trilho do Pincho

Montaria, Portugal

9.4 miles (15.2 km) · 1,819 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Trilho do Pincho is a 9.4-mile loop route in Montaria, Portugal, gaining 1,819 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 743 feet at an average 9.0% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,819 ft (554 m)
Average gain	193 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 630 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.5%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	23%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	19%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Trilho do Pincho

How much elevation gain does Trilho do Pincho have?

Trilho do Pincho has 1,819 ft (554 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.2 km). That averages 193 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Trilho do Pincho?

The difficulty score for Trilho do Pincho is 11.7 of 100. That is harder than 75.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% 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 Pincho?

The longest climb on Trilho do Pincho runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 630 ft (192 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.5%.