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Monchique - Foia loop

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Distance
8.72 mi
Elevation gain
2,001 ft
Technical difficulty
Difficult
Elevation loss
2,001 ft
Max elevation
2,948 ft
TrailRank 
62 4.5
Min elevation
1,442 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
3 hours 47 minutes
Time
6 hours one minute
Coordinates
2513
Uploaded
May 31, 2020
Recorded
May 2020
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  •   4.5 2 Reviews
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near Monchique, Faro (Portugal)

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Itinerary description

A very challenging hike with steep gradient and some very difficult terrain. Please make sure you wear long trousers as there is some areas with very sharp bushes which are unavoidable.

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Comments  (4)

  • TomsBeinerts Mar 27, 2022

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    Nice trail if you like to get off the beaten path a little. Maybe some parts little rough on summer due to vegetation

  • Photo of Bruno V. Maia
    Bruno V. Maia Aug 14, 2022

    Is this trail still open?

  • Photo of Scott Anthony
    Scott Anthony Aug 14, 2022

    Yes it is

  • ariannebos Mar 5, 2024

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    Very nice walk, eventhough we cold not enjoy the view because it was cloudy and rainy. The part after crossing the car road was steep en slippery, the only difficult part.

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