JKoverland trans Portugal
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- Distance
- 712.52 mi
- Elevation gain
- 60,879 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 58,579 ft
- Max elevation
- 3,799 ft
- TrailRank
-
50
4.4
- Min elevation
- -53 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Moving time
- one day 17 hours 15 minutes
- Time
- 11 days 2 hours 58 minutes
- Coordinates
- 8636
- Uploaded
- October 17, 2019
- Recorded
- October 2019
near Fonte Ferrenha, Faro (Portugal)
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We made this route in October 2019 all was passable. It is a mix off mostly off road tracks across Portugal with some on road sections inclusive. We travelled South to North but could be done either way. This route does include some difficult sections these being steep inclines and declines plus some technical driving over rocks or washout. River crossings were dry but could pose a problem after a lot of rain. I would advise to not travel alone as some is remote and tricky so best with at least two vehicles. Saying that the majority of the route is easy going and only some areas pose a challenge overall a beautiful and engaging drive!
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We did about the last 120 miles of the route about two weeks after you completed it. lots of farm track's with some great climbs and fantastic scenery. Looking at going back in 2020 to complete the rest of the trail.
It's a long route and scerny and terrain changes often. Enjoy next time 👍
Hope to follow your track later this year when visiting. How many days would you recommend Jack to cover it comfortably?
Great! Let me know how it goes 👍 I would say allow 10 days minimum unless you are a mile cruncher 😉
Hello
If you can do only 30% of the track which part would you choose?!
Thank you.
I would say the Southern section East to West or opposite way.
Hi, where abouts are the technical sections (north v south) will be solo without a winch. Cheers!
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Have just completed this trail, from end to end.
Its a great drive, I've never done portugal and I feel this is a fantastic way to fo it first time. As for campimg etc, its not to hard to find places/sites to camp at. I live camped every night.
There's a fair bit of road driving involved, taking you through some very rural villages that can be very tight too.
In total this took me 4days, I drive very hard and for 8hours a day. I advise at least minimum of 6.
Driven solo, just me and my Y61 patrol with zero issues. Although 1 or 2 parts would be ideal to have another vehicle.
Obrigado pela partilha do track!
Estou ansioso por fazer... a parte sul conheço de ponta a ponta, mas junto a Espanha agrada-me... vou tentar assim que acabe o confinamento!
Looks great! I was thinking of doing this with a trailer how feasible do you think that would be.
Hey. Looks amazing. How much of the trail is complex off road? Just thinking of what else I would need to upgrade on my 4runner. Already done suspension. Aiming to kit it out with sleeping in back too. Cheers.
Hallo, Wir möchten diese Route nächstes Jahr befahren. Dazu würde ich gerne mit dir ein paar Einzelheiten anschauen. Könntest du mir dazu eine E-Mail schreiben. pfrei @ digitcom .ch
Besten Dank für deine Hilfe
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Super Route und herzlichen Dank an Jack und Kristina für die tolle Aufzeichnung!
Ich bin es von Süd nach Nord gefahren in September 2023. Ich war effektiv 7Tage auf der Route unterwegs gewesen.
Die Gegend war leider sehr trocken, somit waren fast alle Wasserdurchfahrten ausgetrocknet oder hatte nur 20cm Wasser.
Schöne schmale Pisten, teilweise viel Asphalt, aber Asphalt ist gut, wenn man Kilometer machen müssen.
Wir sind es solo gefahren.
Fahrzeug: Landcruiser 80 mit BFG 33 AT Bereifung.
Es gab 2 anspruchsvolleren Stellen, hier wurde nur die hintere Sperre verwendet.
Die Fahrzeugbreite verzeiht dir nichts in Sache feine Kratzer, da die Wege teilweise sehr schmal werden kann.
Die 2 genannte Stellen wäre definitiv nicht für 4wd Vans geeignet, da die Wendungen gepaart mit Steigung und Achsverschränkung für Vans grenzwertig werden kann und low range (untersetzung) ein Muss ist.
Die Strecke ist großenteils einfach und gut zu befahren. Nur ab und zu gibt es eine schöne und anspruchsvolle Stelle, somit bewerte ich die Strecke als Moderat.
Komme wieder zurück im April24 um die Strecke nach dem Regen zu fahren. Ich möchte es gerne grün (nicht komplett ausgetrocknet) und hoffentlich mit ein paar tiefere Wasserdurchfahrten erleben.
Hi Amanzie82 and everybody.
I am thinking to do it solo in June.
Most probably the south half of it as I would like to combine some tracks also on the costline with sand and beaches.
Is the south half section doable solo? I have an Hilux without winch.
Any section you suggest to avoid?
Thanks
Hey Giovanni,
the south is pretty moderate. No need for a winch at all in the south half.
Some A/T tyres and the correct tyre pressure for sand should do the job´;-)
Have fun!
thanks a lot!
Hi, can this be done north y to o south? Thinking about taking it on our way down to West Africa.