Serra de Arrábida from Praia da Rasca

Serra de Arrábida can be cycled from 2 sides. Serra de Arrabida from Nook Arrábida is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Serra de Arrábida from Praia da Rasca.

You don't need special gearing for Serra de Arrábida from Praia da Rasca. 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.

Serra de Arrábida from Praia da Rasca is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Serra de Arrábida from Praia da Rasca is not a problem.

Serra de Arrábida from Praia da Rasca is 5.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Serra de Arrábida from Praia da Rasca is 4.4%.

Serra de Arrábida from Praia da Rasca has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.3%.

The summit of Serra de Arrábida from Praia da Rasca is at 1273 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:05:52 to climb Serra de Arrábida from Praia da Rasca. At 7 mph the time is 00:46:38, and at 9 mph 00:36:20. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:18 is an achievable time.

Serra de Arrábida from Praia da Rasca is located in the region Estremadura in Portugal.