Vereda Achada do Teixeira - Fajã do Penedo

Zona de Proteção Especial da Laurissilva da Madeira, Portugal

7.5 miles (12.1 km) · 5,657 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Vereda Achada do Teixeira - Fajã do Penedo is a 7.5 mile point-to-point route located in Zona de Proteção Especial da Laurissilva da Madeira, Portugal. The route climbs 5,657 feet and descends 1,763 feet. The longest climb spans 3.2 miles with 3,656 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 754 feet per mile. 25% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 31.0 puts it in the top 5.269999999999996% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Portugal.