Trilho dos Pastores

Serra de Arga, Portugal

8.6 miles (13.9 km) · 1,990 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Trilho dos Pastores is a 8.6-mile loop route in Serra de Arga, Portugal, gaining 1,990 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.3 miles gaining 1,692 feet at an average 9.5% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,990 ft (607 m)
Average gain	231 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 1,668 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Trilho dos Pastores

How much elevation gain does Trilho dos Pastores have?

Trilho dos Pastores has 1,990 ft (607 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.9 km). That averages 231 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Trilho dos Pastores?

The difficulty score for Trilho dos Pastores is 10.5 of 100. That is harder than 71.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% 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 dos Pastores?

The longest climb on Trilho dos Pastores runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 1,668 ft (508 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27%.