more stats
2.0 miles
Distance
661 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:25:05
Avg time
599 ft
Altitude change
601 ft
Altitude min
1,201 ft
Altitude max
601 ft
Altitude start
1,201 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
36.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,549 ft
Distance down
669 ft
Distance flat
00:25:05
Avg time

Jipes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais
    Sintra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All-year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Really fast fire road. Used to be a rock garden but on the autumn of 2019, it has been smoothed by machines, making the trail way more easy to climb. It's a really good way to get from Quinta do Pisão to Convento dos Capuchos, if going uphill, or the opposite if going downhill.

Access Info

Uphill: Access on the road N9-1
Downhill: Access on the road N247-3

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Tags
Rock gardens
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 70 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 336 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jipes located?
      Jipes is located in Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais, Sintra, Portugal. It is part of the Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.76009, -9.40853.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jipes?
      Jipes has 661 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 601 ft to 1,201 ft.
      ▼ Is Jipes a point to point trail?
      Jipes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jipes?
      Jipes is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jipes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jipes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jipes?
      Jipes is best visited during: All-year.
      ▼ How do I access Jipes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jipes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jipes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Jipes. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jipes?
      Jipes is a very popular trail. There have been 2,233 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,363 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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