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Cat silhouette GPS Art Running Route in Lisbon — 12.9 km

A 12.9 km loop through Lisbon that draws a cat silhouette when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths, climbs 299 m in total, and covers a footprint about 2.1 km wide by 3.1 km tall.

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Distance12.9 km
Elevation gain299 m
Elevation loss299 m
Estimated time95 min
DifficultyChallenging
Average gradient2.3%

Route map

Start point: 38.73379, -9.14423 — about 2.1 km north-north-west of the centre of Lisbon. It is a closed loop, so any point on the line works as a start.

Elevation profile

Measured from the elevation data in the GPX file: 299 m of ascent and 299 m of descent across 12.9 km, an average gradient of 2.3%.

96 m3 m0.0 km3.2 km6.4 km9.7 km12.9 km

Kilometre by kilometre

SplitHeadingElevation changeRange
km 1Runs south-south-east-10 m66–83 m
km 2Runs south-south-east-24 m47–72 m
km 3Runs south-south-east-25 m11–47 m
km 4Runs north-north-east+24 m14–45 m
km 5Runs south-7 m38–68 m
km 6Runs south+14 m26–75 m
km 7Runs south-west-48 m4–52 m
km 8Runs west-1 m3–4 m
km 9Runs north-north-west+17 m3–33 m
km 10Runs north-north-east+50 m20–76 m
km 11Runs north-12 m46–70 m
km 12Runs north+30 m58–96 m
km 12.9Runs east-north-east-6 m73–88 m

Turn-by-turn outline

The 24 direction changes below are the ones that define the drawing. Hitting them accurately matters more than pace — the shape only reads well if the corners are sharp.

  1. 0.02 km — turn right, then continue south-east.
  2. 0.16 km — turn right, then continue south-south-east.
  3. 0.30 km — turn right, then continue south.
  4. 0.45 km — turn left, then continue south-east.
  5. 1.55 km — turn right, then continue south-west.
  6. 1.75 km — turn left, then continue east-south-east.
  7. 1.88 km — turn right, then continue south-south-east.
  8. 2.08 km — turn left, then continue east.
  9. 2.28 km — turn right, then continue south-west.
  10. 2.42 km — turn left, then continue south-south-east.
  11. 2.63 km — turn left, then continue south-south-east.
  12. 2.76 km — turn right, then continue south-south-east.
  13. 2.92 km — turn left, then continue west-north-west.
  14. 3.71 km — turn right, then continue east.
  15. 3.85 km — turn left, then continue north-north-east.
  16. 4.01 km — turn right, then continue south-east.
  17. 4.13 km — turn right, then continue south.
  18. 4.45 km — turn right, then continue west.
  19. 4.86 km — turn right, then continue south.
  20. 5.04 km — turn left, then continue south-east.
  21. 5.30 km — turn right, then continue south-south-west.
  22. 5.50 km — turn right, then continue south-west.
  23. 5.67 km — turn left, then continue south-south-west.
  24. 5.81 km — turn right, then continue north-west.

Difficulty and terrain

Challenging. About 23 m of climb per kilometre. Rolling terrain that rewards steady effort rather than even pacing.

Surface: Urban roads, park paths, and mixed city surfaces.

Safety: Check traffic flow, sidewalks, and route lighting before your run.

Best months: Year-round, based on local weather and race calendar.

How to run this shape

  1. Download the GPX file with your subscription and load it onto your watch, or open it in the ShapeMiles app.
  2. Start anywhere on the loop — beginning near a landmark makes the finish easier to find.
  3. Keep GPS recording continuous. Pausing mid-run leaves straight lines that cut across the drawing.
  4. Follow the corners precisely; short detours are what blur the shape.
  5. Upload to Strava and the cat silhouette appears on your activity map.

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Questions about this route

How long is the cat silhouette route in Lisbon?
The cat silhouette covers 12.9 km with 299 m of ascent and 299 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 95 minutes plus stops.
Do I need a paid plan to download the GPX?
Yes. The GPX file is included with a ShapeMiles subscription — sign in and subscribe to download it. The file works with Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Strava and any app that reads GPX, and your subscription also covers turn-by-turn navigation in the app and route generation for your own city. The map, elevation profile and kilometre splits on this page are free to view.
How accurate is the drawing?
The track follows real, runnable streets and paths, so the shape is recognisable once uploaded to Strava. The drawing spans about 2.1 km east to west and 3.1 km north to south across Lisbon.
Where does the route start?
The start point is at 38.73379, -9.14423 — roughly 2.1 km north-north-west of the centre of Lisbon. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.
Cat silhouette GPS Art Running Route in Lisbon — 12.9 km | ShapeMiles