Viagem à Pré-história

Arouca Geopark, Portugal

10.3 miles (16.6 km) · 1,482 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Viagem à Pré-história is a 10.3-mile loop route in Arouca Geopark, Portugal, gaining 1,482 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 314 feet at an average 2.8% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.3 mi (16.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,482 ft (452 m)
Average gain	144 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 319 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Viagem à Pré-história

How much elevation gain does Viagem à Pré-história have?

Viagem à Pré-história has 1,482 ft (452 m) of elevation gain over 10.3 miles (16.6 km). That averages 144 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Viagem à Pré-história?

The difficulty score for Viagem à Pré-história is 8.7 of 100. That is harder than 64.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Viagem à Pré-história?

The longest climb on Viagem à Pré-história runs 3.7 miles (6.0 km) and gains 319 ft (97 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27%.