Estrada dos Capuchos from Albufeira do Rio da Mula

Estrada dos Capuchos can be cycled from 4 sides. Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto da Condessa from Sintra, Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Penedo & Estrada dos Capuchos from Albufeira do Rio da Mula.

You don't need special gearing for Estrada dos Capuchos from Albufeira do Rio da Mula. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Estrada dos Capuchos from Albufeira do Rio da Mula is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Estrada dos Capuchos from Albufeira do Rio da Mula is 3.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Estrada dos Capuchos from Albufeira do Rio da Mula is 4.9%.

Estrada dos Capuchos from Albufeira do Rio da Mula has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.5%.

The summit of Estrada dos Capuchos from Albufeira do Rio da Mula is at 1368 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:43:06 to climb Estrada dos Capuchos from Albufeira do Rio da Mula. At 7 mph the time is 00:30:31, and at 9 mph 00:23:47. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:52 is an achievable time.

Estrada dos Capuchos from Albufeira do Rio da Mula is located in the region Estremadura in Portugal.