Hiking

The Best Hiking Trails in Cape Verde

5,110 trails

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Photo of Cova de Paul - Pombas Photo of Cape Verde - Day 1:  Rui Vaz - Santiago Island Photo of BLF105E Picos - Achada Leitao - Quebradas - Fundura
  • Cova de Paul - Pombas

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    near Lombo de Figueira, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    7.40mi
    Elevation +
    856f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCova de Paul - Pombas Photo ofCova de Paul - Pombas Photo ofCova de Paul - Pombas

    The most famous hike on Santo Antao and deservedly so. It's very step going down, but the views are breathtaking. About halfway you start walking on the road through villages, which I still found very interesting, but if...

    Easy hike.
    edersemedo
  • near Rui Vaz, Praia (Republic of Cape Verde)
    Distance
    7.39mi
    Elevation +
    1335f
    TrailRank
    59| Rating 4.22
    Photo ofCape Verde - Day 1:  Rui Vaz - Santiago Island Photo ofCape Verde - Day 1:  Rui Vaz - Santiago Island Photo ofCape Verde - Day 1:  Rui Vaz - Santiago Island

    Tour near Rui Vaz and Pico da Antonio. We stayed at Quinta da Montanha. www.caboverde.com/pages/685002.htm "Aluguer" is a Bus/Taxi, as you can hire with driver, there is a lot off them, by ferry port or all over th...

    Tres belle rando
    Patricia Cabanel
    We parked the car a bit higher, closer to the junction were the route splits. From there it’s a very nice walk to the to...
    TonReurts
    Thank you very much, Jan DK, for sharing this route. Greetings.
    Nofahuer
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  • Cha de Igreja - Ponta do Sol

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    near Fajãzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    10.59mi
    Elevation +
    6542f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofCha de Igreja - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCha de Igreja - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCha de Igreja - Ponta do Sol

    Beautiful walk with very interesting and diverse vistas. Quite a bit more difficult than I would expect from a coastal walk as there is a lot of elevation gain and loss (but not as much as indicated by Wikiloc, maybe hal...

    Esta ruta tiene de todo que se puede pedir a un montañero, mucho desnivel, el paisaje impresionante, muchos contrastes d...
    Nati calleja
  • BLF777-ExtremeXXL

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    near Montanha, Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    16.60mi
    Elevation +
    4393f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofBLF777-ExtremeXXL Photo ofBLF777-ExtremeXXL Photo ofBLF777-ExtremeXXL

    BLF777-ExtremeXXL Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive peaks, such as the “Pico da Antonia"...

  • near Lombo de Figueira, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    6.87mi
    Elevation +
    640f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofMirador da Cova do Paul - Cidade das Pombas Photo ofMirador da Cova do Paul - Cidade das Pombas Photo ofMirador da Cova do Paul - Cidade das Pombas

    The most famous and gorgeous hiking in Santo Antao. You need to get a taxi or collectivo until the Mirador (Cova). Then you start the trail down the hill. After the start when you walk along the plantations, you have a q...

  • Aqua das Caldeiras - Punta do Sol

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    near Lombo de Figueira, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    9.62mi
    Elevation +
    942f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofAqua das Caldeiras - Punta do Sol Photo ofAqua das Caldeiras - Punta do Sol Photo ofAqua das Caldeiras - Punta do Sol

    Beatiful hike through the forest starting at Aqua das Caldeiras, down to Ribeira da Torre until Cha Cha (Xo Xo on hiking map) in 4 hours. We took a private taxi from Cha Cha to Punta do Sol for 45 minutes (price 1500 ESC...

    El comienzo a sido de los pocos recorridos de esta isla entre pinos parecía que estábamos en otro lugar, Ya empezamos a ...
    Nati calleja
  • near Montanha, Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    9.93mi
    Elevation +
    2352f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofBLF105C Picos - Favetta - Laranjeira - Fundura Photo ofBLF105C Picos - Favetta - Laranjeira - Fundura Photo ofBLF105C Picos - Favetta - Laranjeira - Fundura

    BLF105C Picos - Favetta - Laranjeira - Fundura Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive peaks, ...

  • BLF666-ExtremeXL

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    near Montanha, Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    14.78mi
    Elevation +
    3599f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofBLF666-ExtremeXL Photo ofBLF666-ExtremeXL Photo ofBLF666-ExtremeXL

    BLF666-ExtremeXL Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive peaks, such as the “Pico da Antonia" ...

  • BLF555-Extreme

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    near Montanha, Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    11.37mi
    Elevation +
    2851f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofBLF555-Extreme Photo ofBLF555-Extreme Photo ofBLF555-Extreme

    BLF555-Extreme Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive peaks, such as the “Pico da Antonia" an...

  • near Fundura, Santa Catarina (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    8.02mi
    Elevation +
    1158f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofGogon Valley, Santiago, Cabo Verde Photo ofGogon Valley, Santiago, Cabo Verde Photo ofGogon Valley, Santiago, Cabo Verde

    Walk though Gogon Valley Natural Reserve down to to sea. Beautiful scenery, sometimes slippery path. Went with two kids, 4 and 7 years old, was a bit difficult for them.

    Great hike.
    edersemedo
  • near Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    9.63mi
    Elevation +
    2572f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 4.89
    Photo ofSanto Antao, Cabo Verde - Northern coastal path Photo ofSanto Antao, Cabo Verde - Northern coastal path Photo ofSanto Antao, Cabo Verde - Northern coastal path

    One classical hike in Sto. Antao, from Ponta do Sol to Cruzinha da Garza. Dramatic cliffs over the Atlantic, small villages perching on impossible places and sheer feeling of loneliness. It takes 3 1/2-4 1/2 hours, depen...

    Hoy hemos hecho esta ruta, todo estupendo y fantásticos paisajes!
    rferna42
    We did the walk the other way around and it is a really beautiful walk. Since there is no other way to go, the route is ...
    ingemarleen
    Itinéraire évident impossible de se perdre. Pas de difficulté, il faut juste une bonne condition physique
    PhilouJ
  • near Montanha, São Lourenço dos Órgãos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    10.32mi
    Elevation +
    3517f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofBLF105 Picos - Favetta - Quebrada - Boca Larga Fundura AA Photo ofBLF105 Picos - Favetta - Quebrada - Boca Larga Fundura AA Photo ofBLF105 Picos - Favetta - Quebrada - Boca Larga Fundura AA

    Boca Larga Fundura - Picos - Favetta - Quebrada - Boca Larga Fundura AA Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The isla...

    Really beautiful trail created by CaboNed
    FamVanDijk040
  • near Mão para Trás, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    7.72mi
    Elevation +
    2808f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofRibeira Grande - Pinhao - Lombo Branco - Sinagoga Photo ofRibeira Grande - Pinhao - Lombo Branco - Sinagoga Photo ofRibeira Grande - Pinhao - Lombo Branco - Sinagoga

    Most surprising walk I did on Santo Antao because it's not as well known as some, but just as beautiful. The road/trail goes through tiny quiet villages and offers breathtaking views of the coast and green terraced valle...

    It was indeed a beautiful walk! Thank you for making the trail on Wikiloc! It wasn’t always clear which road I had to ta...
    lynn_vanhooydonck
  • near Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    8.79mi
    Elevation +
    5446f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofPonta do Sol - Cruzinha (Passing from Fontainhas) Photo ofPonta do Sol - Cruzinha (Passing from Fontainhas) Photo ofPonta do Sol - Cruzinha (Passing from Fontainhas)

    This is one of the two trails in santo antao that you cannot miss (the other being the cova - vila das pombas). It is incredibly beautiful and full of diverse landscapes. Unlike the cova hike, which is just a massive ste...

  • near Fundura, Santa Catarina (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    5.46mi
    Elevation +
    1883f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofNPS110 Serra Malagueta Camping - Antenna via forest route Photo ofNPS110 Serra Malagueta Camping - Antenna via forest route Photo ofNPS110 Serra Malagueta Camping - Antenna via forest route

    Serra Malagueta Camping - Antenna via forest route Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive pea...

    Perfect route to visit the Serra Malagueta
    FamVanDijk040
  • near Rui Vaz, Praia (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    2.65mi
    Elevation +
    2205f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofMTP115 Monta Tchota - Pico d'Antonia Photo ofMTP115 Monta Tchota - Pico d'Antonia Photo ofMTP115 Monta Tchota - Pico d'Antonia

    Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive peaks, such as the “Pico da Antonia" and the peaks at the...

    Good to follow.
    edersemedo
    Difficult trail, I recommend a guide
    Luiz Berticelli
  • near Tarrafal, Tarrafal (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    3.91mi
    Elevation +
    1079f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofCapo Verde, Santiago, Fazenda to Tarrafal Photo ofCapo Verde, Santiago, Fazenda to Tarrafal Photo ofCapo Verde, Santiago, Fazenda to Tarrafal

    Start with trail Tarrafal coast -https://de.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=16686210 to do a roand trip

    Gracias, Azubi, he seguido tu ruta y me ha sido útil.
    Adolfo Rebolledo Gaudes
  • near Montanha, São Lourenço dos Órgãos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    8.53mi
    Elevation +
    2474f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofBLF104 Picos - Quebrada - Boca Larga Fundura Photo ofBLF104 Picos - Quebrada - Boca Larga Fundura Photo ofBLF104 Picos - Quebrada - Boca Larga Fundura

    Boca Larga Fundara - Picos - Quebrada - Boca Larga Fundura Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impres...

  • near Monte Joana, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    9.67mi
    Elevation +
    3484f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofCasa Xoxo - Corda - Figueiral de Cima - Coculi Photo ofCasa Xoxo - Corda - Figueiral de Cima - Coculi Photo ofCasa Xoxo - Corda - Figueiral de Cima - Coculi

    I chose the steepest part to go uphill for. It was a good decision as this part of the trail also has loose dirt and gravel. So it was easy (technically speaking) for an ascent, but would’ve been difficult & less safe fo...

  • near Montanha, Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Distance
    5.26mi
    Elevation +
    1598f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofBLF175D Fundura - Laranjeira - Fundura Photo ofBLF175D Fundura - Laranjeira - Fundura Photo ofBLF175D Fundura - Laranjeira - Fundura

    BLF175D Fundura - Laranjeira - Fundura Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive peaks, such as ...

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