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Estimate Hiking Time by Distance & Elevation

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Calculate hiking time from trail distance, elevation gain, and fitness level. Naismith rule with adjustments.

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Naismith's Rule for Hiking Time
Hydration and Safety

Estimativa de Tempo

Regra de Naismith: 5 km/h em plano + 30 min por 300 m de elevação. Trilha de 10 km com 600 m de desnível: 2h (plano) + 1h (elevação) = 3h. Para iniciantes: multiplique por 1,5. No Brasil, trilhas populares: Pico da Bandeira, Travessia Petrópolis-Teresópolis, Trilha do Ouro (Paraty), Chapada Diamantina.

No Brasil

O calor e umidade brasileiros exigem mais tempo que a mesma distância em clima temperado. Hidratação: 500ml-1L/h no calor tropical. Sempre comece cedo (6-7h) para evitar o calor do meio-dia. O app Wikiloc é o mais popular no Brasil para trilhas.

⚡ CalcWolf Insight

The most dangerous hiking mistake is not turning back when conditions warrant it. Summit fever — the psychological drive to reach the top regardless of conditions — causes more outdoor fatalities than any other factor. Set firm turnaround times before you start and honor them regardless of how close the summit appears.

Frequently asked questions

Quanto tempo para 10 km?▾

Plano: 2h. Com 500 m de desnível: 3-3,5h. Iniciante no calor BR: 4-5h.

Quanta água levar?▾

500ml-1L por hora no calor brasileiro. Trilha de 4h: 2-4 litros mínimo.

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