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  • Janela - Pico da Cruz - Cabo da Ribeira

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    near Pontinha da Janela, Paul (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    david_kalma@yahoo.com
    Distance
    8.28mi
    Elevation +
    6217f
    TrailRank
    32| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofJanela - Pico da Cruz - Cabo da Ribeira Photo ofJanela - Pico da Cruz - Cabo da Ribeira Photo ofJanela - Pico da Cruz - Cabo da Ribeira

    Very nice hike with at the time rather good mountain paths and beautiful views first over the Janela valley, then from the 1500m high village at the pic down the SE part of the Island, and finally over Paul valley. Depa...

    We did few opposite direction, from Aldeia Manga up to Cabo da Ribeira and then climbing up to pico da Cruz. Then we did...
    Pedro Barbosa 3

  • Crater(Cova) - Paul valley

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    near Lombo de Figueira, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Artours
    Distance
    6.71mi
    Elevation +
    643f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofCrater(Cova) - Paul valley Photo ofCrater(Cova) - Paul valley Photo ofCrater(Cova) - Paul valley

    Easy downhill track for everybody! We drove to the Crater and from there we started the hike. Small uphill to get out from the Crater and then just downhill through the entire Valley! The last 5/6km we took the van to Po...

  • Selada de Alto Mira - Martiene

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    near Chã do Morto, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    david_kalma@yahoo.com
    Distance
    9.89mi
    Elevation +
    3245f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSelada de Alto Mira - Martiene Photo ofSelada de Alto Mira - Martiene Photo ofSelada de Alto Mira - Martiene

    Nice trail with varied views and paths. Departure at Selada de Alto Mira a bit above Cirio, arriving from Porto Novo with collective aluguer. Very good path up the cliff with magnifique views on the SE coasts, with clea...

  • STC17 Tarrafal – Fazenda - Monte Graciosa – Tarrafal

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    near Tarrafal, Tarrafal (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Santiago Trails
    Distance
    8.88mi
    Elevation +
    1975f
    TrailRank
    32| Rating 3.0

    Apesar de todo o esplendor da Baía do Tarrafal, o Monte Graciosa ergue-se da paisagem deixando curiosidade. Ao mesmo tempo, um farol distante atrai o caminhante com uma força intensa. É preciso ir descobrir! O percurso i...

    Een uitdagende route. Op Sommige stukken is de route aanduiding minimaal (maar uiteindelijk wel voldoende als je oplet) ...
    Henny123
    Les marquages sont très très espacés au minimum 500m. Le sentier souvent peu visible et entravé de branches. Des endroit...
    hayannickrc

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  • BLF123 Librao - Poilao - Vise Versa

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    near Montanha, São Lourenço dos Órgãos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    12.04mi
    Elevation +
    2582f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofBLF123 Librao - Poilao - Vise Versa Photo ofBLF123 Librao - Poilao - Vise Versa Photo ofBLF123 Librao - Poilao - Vise Versa

    Boca Larga Fundura - Librao - Poilao - Vise Versa 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 peak...

  • Random stops Cova de Paul- Pombas

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    near Lombo de Figueira, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Bianca Damati
    Distance
    11.81mi
    Elevation +
    531f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofRandom stops Cova de Paul- Pombas Photo ofRandom stops Cova de Paul- Pombas Photo ofRandom stops Cova de Paul- Pombas

    Great hike even with clouds it seemed like soaring the valley through a plane! And then lots of green flourishing plants all over, worth stopping by in the small villages along the way. We followed two small off road tra...

  • Portela - Pico do Fogo - Portela

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    near Cha das Caldeiras, Santa Catarina do Fogo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    edersemedo
    Distance
    7.15mi
    Elevation +
    3419f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofPortela - Pico do Fogo - Portela Photo ofPortela - Pico do Fogo - Portela Photo ofPortela - Pico do Fogo - Portela

    One of the most beautiful hikes in Cabo Verde. The ascent proper takes 3km with an average gradient of 30%.

  • Monte Chote - Pico Antonio classic route

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    near Rui Vaz, Praia (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    CGM75
    Distance
    2.82mi
    Elevation +
    1647f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMonte Chote - Pico Antonio classic route Photo ofMonte Chote - Pico Antonio classic route Photo ofMonte Chote - Pico Antonio classic route

    start at radio antennas and take right just behind compound. The trail is mostly obvious and goes down before going up normal ridge then to minor summit then on to top summit. The walk between the 2 summits is more of a ...

  • Cabo Ribeira - Cova - Pia de Cima

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    near Lombo de Figueira, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    david_kalma@yahoo.com
    Distance
    10.53mi
    Elevation +
    4134f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCabo Ribeira - Cova - Pia de Cima Photo ofCabo Ribeira - Cova - Pia de Cima Photo ofCabo Ribeira - Cova - Pia de Cima

    Departure from Cabo Ribeira on top of the Paul Valley. Small walk from the hotel Aldea Panoramica to the path up to the Cova de Paul with beautiful views on the valley, all in all around 80mn to reach the Cova before a n...

  • From Cabo da Ribeira to Boca de Ambas

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    near Lombo de Figueira, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    david_kalma@yahoo.com
    Distance
    14.75mi
    Elevation +
    4613f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofFrom Cabo da Ribeira to Boca de Ambas Photo ofFrom Cabo da Ribeira to Boca de Ambas Photo ofFrom Cabo da Ribeira to Boca de Ambas

    Superb trail Starting at the stairs 5mn from the hotel Aldea Panoramica up to the Cova de Paul. The first 10mn a bit steep, very nice path to the top (around 80mn) After admiring the Cova, continuing to Matinho with gre...

  • Monte Verde-Mindelo (São Vicente, Cabo Verde)

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    near Cruz do Pé do Verde, São Vicente (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    oghdez
    Distance
    10.70mi
    Elevation +
    1696f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMonte Verde-Mindelo (São Vicente, Cabo Verde) Photo ofMonte Verde-Mindelo (São Vicente, Cabo Verde) Photo ofMonte Verde-Mindelo (São Vicente, Cabo Verde)

    Take an aluguer from Praça da Strela in Mindelo to the crossroad (start point). Apart from some shortcut paths, the most of the trail is along the road. Nice views of Mindelo and the island of Santo Antão from the top, a...

  • Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol

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    near Cruzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    ingemarleen
    Distance
    8.96mi
    Elevation +
    6050f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol

    The walk is probably easier the other way around, because the climb to the highest point will be less steep. However, Cruzinha ia quite remote and it will be easier to get a ride from Ponta do Sol. It ia also a long and ...

  • BLF600-Bur-Bur

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    near Montanha, Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    2.39mi
    Elevation +
    673f
    TrailRank
    29| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBLF600-Bur-Bur Photo ofBLF600-Bur-Bur Photo ofBLF600-Bur-Bur

    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...

    Für den Tag der Ankunft aus meiner Sicht, für nach dem Mittagessen, genau das Richtige!
    aeppleman

  • Nova-Sintra Cachaco Faja-D'-Agua (Brava)

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    near Vinagre, Brava (Republic of Cape Verde)
    Author
    bwjand
    Distance
    14.93mi
    Elevation +
    3783f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofNova-Sintra Cachaco Faja-D'-Agua (Brava) Photo ofNova-Sintra Cachaco Faja-D'-Agua (Brava) Photo ofNova-Sintra Cachaco Faja-D'-Agua (Brava)

    A spectaculair hike with breath taking views. The trails are not always easy to find. Some parts are very difficult to take.

  • Cova do Paùl - Aldeia Manga

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    near Lombo de Figueira, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    gils.christophe
    Distance
    6.16mi
    Elevation +
    932f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCova do Paùl - Aldeia Manga Photo ofCova do Paùl - Aldeia Manga Photo ofCova do Paùl - Aldeia Manga

    Walk down the valley of Paùl. Very beautiful walk, even if it is claudy. We had the (bad)luck, but it makes the pictures unique in their own way.

  • Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol

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    near Cruzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    gils.christophe
    Distance
    10.60mi
    Elevation +
    11909f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol

    Very beautiful walk, with many "ups and downs and breathtaking views. We're just tourists, and so no professional hikers. This was challenging but not impossible.

  • Cha das Caldeiras

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    near Cha das Caldeiras, Santa Catarina do Fogo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    perjan 1
    Distance
    5.46mi
    Elevation +
    3251f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCha das Caldeiras Photo ofCha das Caldeiras Photo ofCha das Caldeiras

    Start at 6 am in Cha das Caldeiras. Otherwise, you’ll have no shadow at all during your walk. Using this Wikiloc route, it’s fine to go without a 4000 Escudos guide. There are white stripes on rocks marking the route and...

  • STC 21 (Pl-sm04)

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    near Chacha, São Miguel (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Santiago Trails
    Distance
    4.96mi
    Elevation +
    1594f
    TrailRank
    29

    O caminho origina-se nas zonas elevadas do maciço de Serra Malagueta e desce para a ribeira de Gongon percorrendo- a toda até chegar na ribeira de Principal. No início, o trajecto é caracterizado por amplos panoramas (há...

  • BLF102B Picos - Bur Bur - Boca Larga Fundura.

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    near Montanha, Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    7.64mi
    Elevation +
    2467f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofBLF102B Picos - Bur Bur - Boca Larga Fundura. Photo ofBLF102B Picos - Bur Bur - Boca Larga Fundura. Photo ofBLF102B Picos - Bur Bur - Boca Larga Fundura.

    BLF102B Picos - Bur Bur - 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 impressive peaks, s...

  • Capo Verde, Santiago, Tarrafal coast way

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    near Tarrafal, Tarrafal (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    azubi111
    Distance
    1.43mi
    Elevation +
    404f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofCapo Verde, Santiago, Tarrafal coast way Photo ofCapo Verde, Santiago, Tarrafal coast way Photo ofCapo Verde, Santiago, Tarrafal coast way

    Wikiloc interruption go on with trail - https://de.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=16686204 and - Fazanda to Tarrafal -https://de.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=16686192

  • Pipsqueak was here

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    near Montanha, Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    1.75mi
    Elevation +
    492f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofPipsqueak was here Photo ofPipsqueak was here Photo ofPipsqueak was here

    We are engaged in small-scale tourism: Conservation of nature, culture and human rights are central. For us it is important that we respect nature, so that future generations can enjoy all that nature has to offer. Fu...

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