How hard is Caixas from Fornos?

Classified as Category 5, Caixas from Fornos is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Caixas from Fornos?

Caixas from Fornos is 0.3km long with 28m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 2 minutes.

Where does Caixas from Fornos start?

Caixas from Fornos starts on the Rua in Setubal, Portugal. The starting coordinates are 38.4669°N, -9.1519°E.

What is the steepest section of Caixas from Fornos?

The steepest 100-metre section of Caixas from Fornos hits 15%. A brutal pitch that demands commitment and the right gearing. The average gradient across the full climb is 10.8%.

Cat 5 Rua

Caixas from Fornos

Setubal, portugal

The Rua rises 0.3km through gentle countryside, gaining 28m to 100m. At 10.8% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 15%, where the road feels more wall than road. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Setubal, Portugal.

The 4th climb in Setubal by gradient.
The 8th climb in Setubal by steepest gradient.
A gentler outing by Portugal standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.