HomeAll TrailsPorto da Cruz Loop - Coastal Hills
Hard
Hiking
🇵🇹 Portugal
Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: PT-30-02

Porto da Cruz Loop - Coastal Hills

Added on 29 Sep 2026
Logged by @mk47

Challenging coastal hike from Porto da Cruz. Steep gradients on rocky trails with stunning ocean views. Requires sturdy footwear.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Wear sturdy hiking boots. Carry sufficient water and sun protection. Check weather forecasts before departure.

Weather check

At Start
19m

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32.7725, -16.8302

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 32.7725, -16.8302 @ 19m

Quick Stats

Distance
19.36 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
14m - 739m
Max Elevation
739 m
Max Gradient
39%
32.1%

Highlights

  • Porto da Cruz Beach
  • Penha de Águia
  • Engenhos do Norte Sugarcane Factory

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+791 m

Total Descent

-778 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
81

81.0

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
1.69

1.69

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)29%
Moderate (3-8%)20%
Steep (>8%)52%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%
Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
2%
Dirt Track
59%
Rugged/Rock
39%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 53

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 32.748467
MAX LAT: 32.773448
MIN LON: -16.830201
MAX LON: -16.772434

Point Spacing: 11.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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