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Photo of PR1 Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo and back

Photo of Sintra - Capuchos - Peninha - Azoia - Cabo da Roca

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PR1 Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo and back

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near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)

Maurizio Pittau

Distance

8.18mi

Elevation +

2946f

TrailRank

86| 5.0

This out-and-back trail near Santana, Madeira. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h/7 h to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking and hiking, so you'll likely encounter othe...

Duro per le ginocchia
=Marco=

Nice trail. Thanks for sharing
Escursionisti pacati

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Sintra - Capuchos - Peninha - Azoia - Cabo da Roca

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near Estefania, Lisboa (Portugal)

tou2410

Distance

11.33mi

Elevation +

2247f

TrailRank

85| 4.89

The last part from Azoia to Cabo da Roca is a bit tricky. A lot of upside downs. Don't go if you have vertigo

Great trail, but the last part near Cabo da Roca looked quite dangerous. Only for very experienced hikers. I had to take...
David Caminer

Really nice trail, most of the way follow the PR marks. The last 2km needs to be careful, but the view is amazing. You b...
speeddragon

This is truly is a fantastic trail. Urban exploration, jaw-dropping views, and beautiful forests. Thanks for uploading i...
Umberto Cardona

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Gregorios - Pedreirinha Hill - Vale Fuzeiros archaeological hike

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near Canhestros, Faro (Portugal)

Graham Hewitt

Distance

5.16mi

Elevation +

545f

TrailRank

85| 4.56

Great combination of a good walk with stunning views and archaeology. Mostly on obvious tracks, limited roadways, easy for the most part but with some steep inclines. So I've rated the walk moderate. Latter part a bit tr...

👍😀
Mats Dahlström

Great trail.
Joe Mitty

Thanks for your avaliation and nice words.
mikeledzep

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Rota do Vale Glaciar (Loop Trail Manteigas - Covão d'Ametade)

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near Manteigas, Guarda (Portugal)

rLebre
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Distance

16.17mi

Elevation +

3035f

TrailRank

81| 5.0

PT: O objetivo era concluir a Rota do Vale Glaciar (Rota do Vale Glaciar) na Serra da Estrela. No entanto, o percurso oficial é um percurso linear que parte da vila de Manteigas em direcção ao ponto mais alto da Serra ...

Um excelente percurso, que na realidade permite fazer partes de 3 percursos, e assim termos uma grande caminhada circula...
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Fanal highland, Laurisilva forest

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near Ribeira Funda, Madeira (Portugal)

Raw_Desert

Distance

4.71mi

Elevation +

636f

TrailRank

81| 5.0

Laurisilva, laural forest, very old trees, some dating back to the discovery of Madeira. Magnificent hike! Definitely a must if you are in Madeira. One of the best places in madeira and one of those which you will rememb...

Nice and interesting walking . Thanks for sharing
Escursionisti pacati

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Partial PR02 FLO: Lajedo to Fajãzinha 17-07-2019

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near Lajedo, Açores (Portugal)

uwahl

Distance

4.33mi

Elevation +

1063f

TrailRank

77| 5.0

Partial PR02 FLO walk along the West coast of the Azorean island of Flores in between the villages of Lajedo and Fajãzinha. The complete PR02 FLO Lajedo to Fajã Grande is described at and can also be downloaded from. h...

Great trail.
ruisilva

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Serra de São Mamede: PR1 MRV - Portagem - Marvão Loop

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near Portagem, Portalegre (Portugal)

RoboDove

Distance

5.68mi

Elevation +

1289f

TrailRank

76| 4.92

A technically easy but fairly strenuous walk on the ancient access road up to Marvão, starting in the aptly named village of Portagem. Follows the official PR1 MRV route, except this route takes in the centre of the wond...

Molt bonica. Gràcies
Isidre Guixà Miranda

Cuesta Bastante pronunciada para llegar a Marvao
Luz Elidé Bolio

Trilho muito agradável. Obrigada
Silvia Bastos PR

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PR4 VCT - Trilho Pôr-do Sol

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near Espantar, Viana do Castelo (Portugal)

pevens

Distance

6.13mi

Elevation +

1053f

TrailRank

76| 3.84

A lovely trail rated 5 / 5 with fantastic views, and of the River Âncora close up. Rated Moderate because of one area with a steep climb. Generally well marked. One area to be very careful of is the crossing of the ...

Parcours très sympa et environnement très diversifié
Isabelle Amaro

Sendo um trilho que está referenciado, devia ser revisto, em parte, nas marcações. Remarcar, porque está pouco visível. ...
Jorge Barrote

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Pico Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Teixeira

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near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)

milena mayumi

Distance

5.79mi

Elevation +

3819f

TrailRank

75| 5.0

How to get there: -Pico transfers offers a van for hotel pickup and drop-off, bringing people at the beginning of this hike and taking them in the end (both for Sunrise or Morning schedules) for around €35. -Car There is...

Excelente ruta, con unas vistas impresionantes. Lamentablemente muy masificada.
Medano

Schöne Strecke die zwischendurch sehr anstrengend wird. Es lohnt sich aber auf jeden Fall.
Schotte N

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PR14 - Rota das Amendoeiras - Moncorvo

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near Açoreira, Bragança (Portugal)

pevens

Distance

7.13mi

Elevation +

1444f

TrailRank

75| 5.0

Starting in the village of Açoreira, by the Igreja Matriz and the old primary school, this circular trail is11.50 kms. The initial 2.8 kms gives you a steady climb up but most of the trail is going downhill. If you can...

Thanks for the suggestion. One week later it was perfect! It is a wonderful track but to be perfect one must catch the p...
Os Pés do Caminho

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PR18 Levada do Rei (Sao Jorge) - Madeira, Hiking Trail

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near Ribeira Funda, Madeira (Portugal)

anissa.online

Distance

6.79mi

Elevation +

187f

TrailRank

73| 4.78

Please give me a “clap” or comment if you did this trail - I really appreciate it! ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ *1st photo is illustrative photo for the trail* More info, videos and photos on www.anissa.online ——- Hiking trail Levada Do R...

Eu fiz esta trilha.
Roger Explorer

Trilha maravilhosa com vista constantemente distraída entre a levada e o esplendor da encosta da floresta Laurissilva
Coolimero

Easy trail, beautiful scenery!
Renatos Vasilakis

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Percurso das Levadas de Jugueiros (Felgueiras)

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near Jugueiros, Porto (Portugal)

pevens

Distance

6.29mi

Elevation +

1001f

TrailRank

73| 5.0

A highly recommended 10 km Easy - moderate circular trail taking you beside the beautiful circuit of Levadas that surround the area, and mainly in the shade so perfect for a hot day. Rated Easy ... but Moderate in my ...

Obrigado pela dica!
@Cristovao

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PRC04 TER Monte Brasil 01-08-2021

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near Angra do Heroísmo, Açores (Portugal)

uwahl

Distance

4.89mi

Elevation +

1624f

TrailRank

72| 4.67

Easy trail exploring the volcanic peninsula of Monte Brasil and its military fortifications (Fortaleza S. João Baptista) dating back to the time of Spanish rule. Official walking trail with description available under ...

Easy to follow with nice views.
Johnz2009

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PR16 Levada Fajã do Rodrigues - Sao Vicente Hiking Trail - Madeira, Portugal

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near São Vicente, Madeira (Portugal)

anissa.online

Distance

5.47mi

Elevation +

151f

TrailRank

72| 4.83

Please give me a “clap” or comment if you did this trail - I really appreciate it! ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ *1st photo is illustrative photo for the trail* More info, videos and photos on www.anissa.online — INFO: 1. I suggest to park ...

Heel mooie levada met 2 kleinere tunnels en één heel lange tunnel van 1km. De levada eindigd aan de madre en men dient d...
rudy0808

Nice trail. No suggested for claustrophobic person due to the long dark tunnel . Perfect for hot days. Thanks for sharin...
Escursionisti pacati

Highly recommend! 1km tunnel is an unforgettable experience
Daho4ka

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Encosta Nascente de Monsanto - Lisboa

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near Campolide, Lisboa (Portugal)

Rui Reino Baptista

Distance

4.82mi

Elevation +

663f

TrailRank

72| 4.89

Total length 7.425 Km Total time 1:54:53 h Total speed average 3.88 Km/h Total climb 158 m Time in movement 1:51:27 h Average speed in movement 3.99 Km/h IBP 28 Climb rate 4.9 % Stopped time 0:03:26 h Maximum sp...

Eu fiz esta trilha
Maria banzina

Muito bonito, grandes paisagens. Uma fusão entre cidade e floresta
Cláudio A. Pereira

Muito bonita! e muito fácil de seguir
Ines Palmela

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Praias da Anicha, do Creiro e dos Coelhos, Lapa de Santa Margarida, Ruínas do Creiro - Parque Natural da Arrábida

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near Portinho da Arrábida, Setúbal (Portugal)

Rui Reino Baptista

Distance

6.05mi

Elevation +

1099f

TrailRank

71| 4.59

Average speed in movement 3.27 Km/h IBP 43 Climb rate 7.9 % Stopped time 0:10:58 h Maximum speed 7.26 Km/h

Belok passeio. Magníficas as praias e a gruta... Pena a ligação por estrada, ao sábado com MUITO trânsito... Mas vale be...
Os Pés do Caminho

Excellent walk. I liked the cave. The little loop in the northeast was a nice suprise, exciting jungle path. Needs some ...
sluning

Muy Bonita ruta, no dejes de visitar la cieva
zagato

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PR1 - Vila de Muros - Rota da Água e da Pedra

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near Vila de Muros, Viseu (Portugal)

pevens

Distance

4.59mi

Elevation +

899f

TrailRank

70| 4.84

A pretty trail of 7.39 kms providing a lot of shade in areas, and in other parts views overlooking the valley below. Starts in Vila de Muros close to the "Capela do Senhor da Agonia" and after passing the cemetery drops ...

A very enjoyable route with beautiful scenery through oak woods and across the river. In a few places there is running ...
Bermuda Rover

Very nice trail with beautiful nature along the river.
Rico12

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Monchique - Direction Foia -Via Algarviana

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near Monchique, Faro (Portugal)

Cristina de Barros Costa

Distance

4.68mi

Elevation +

1309f

TrailRank

70| 5.0

Trip in the Direction of Foia with views to Picota and back on the Via Algarviana Short distance hike which offers good scenic views of the surrounding mountains of Monchique. Good to hike also I’m the Winter season as l...

Enjoyed your walk very much.
toad CK

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Sintra: SNT PR8 - Vinho de Colares: Colares - Azenhas do Mar - Praia da Aguda - Fontanelas Loop

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near Banzão, Lisboa (Portugal)

RoboDove

Distance

9.44mi

Elevation +

951f

TrailRank

70| 4.0

The official "PR8" route that takes its official name from passing some of the vineyards of Colares. They are quite unique in that the soil is practically sand. If that sort of thing interests you, I can highly recommend...

Um bocadinho desapontado... Há coisas melhores em Sintra... Só se vêm umas vinhas raquitícas no percurso. Mas está limpo...
Os Pés do Caminho

I would like a bit less of paved roads... But overall enjoyed this route, particularly when by the sea.
Luis Perestrelo

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Monchique Picota loop

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near Vale, Faro (Portugal)

Bernard Cassidy

Distance

7.13mi

Elevation +

1594f

TrailRank

69| 4.17

A pleasant looped hike in the countryside and hills to the East of Monchique along quiet roads and tracks with panoramic views, the highlights of this hike is the Cork Oak trees, the elevated view of Monchique from Picot...

First part of the trail goes through a small inhabited valley with lots of loose guard dogs that chased us down the stre...
Thomas B 12

Apart from one little section where the path seemed to go into private property (which we decided to skirt), it was a lo...
Sarah Mills

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PRC06 SMI Lagoa das Furnas 15-08-2018

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near Furnas, Açores (Portugal)

uwahl

Distance

6.77mi

Elevation +

1014f

TrailRank

69| 3.17

Official circular trail PRC06 SMI Lagoa das Furnas, waymarked red-yellow. Description and GPS coordinates can also be downloaded from https://trails.visitazores.com/en/trails-azores/sao-miguel/furnas NB: the descriptio...

Paseo por el lago bueno la subida y bajada al pueblo innecesaria
Carlos10

Ruta interesante
elabuelo2

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Paúl do Mar to Prazeres, Madeira Island (Portugal)

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near Paul do Mar, Madeira (Portugal)

Jan DK

Distance

3.86mi

Elevation +

2493f

TrailRank

69| 4.33

I say "Moderate" because it goes up and up, and it was a very heat day, but it was a real good trip, remember water. Approx.: 6,2 km 14-07-2017

Bello, bello
Eusebio Casillas

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Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and Back

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near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)

edwardnocker78

Distance

8.32mi

Elevation +

6260f

TrailRank

68| 5.0

Outstanding tour on the heights of Madeira. This Tour have everything a hiker needs. Mountain, Views and Tunnles. The Tour is mostly secured with fences but carefully sometimes they are damaged and you should not have fe...

Very nice walk, easy to follow, safe. A lot of stairs to climb but the view worth it. Make sure to check the weather fi...
Dotan

Good discription. Great tour but hard. It's wurth it. For people who don't wanna walk back. Just walk to Teixeira and ta...
Vos Wim

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Trail of two waterfalls: Arado, Poço Azul

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near Ermida, Braga (Portugal)

Joanna7070

Distance

7.00mi

Elevation +

1250f

TrailRank

66| 4.92

- moderated due to some rocks on the way, some parts where it's necessary to climb. Not all the time in a shadow - it's start with the viewpoint. It's worth to climb the rocks. It's also possible to park a car after the...

La ruta se sigue perfectamente siguiendo este track. Es una ruta fácil de seguir, el entorno es agradable, con zonas arb...
Stringkey

Valeu, bem delineado.
MADE2MOVE

Beautiful hike with incredible landscape and waterfalls. There's actually a way to climb up into that middle waterfall a...
Mário Filipe

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7/9 ROTA VICENTINA - Arrifana a Carrapateira (shortest way)

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near Vales, Faro (Portugal)

Backpacktourist

Distance

10.86mi

Elevation +

607f

TrailRank

66| 5.0

Rota Vicentina is a network of walking trails in Sw Portugal, totalling 400 Km. It comprises the Historical Way, the Fishermen’s Trail and several Circular Routes. The recommended season to do these trails is from Septem...

Merci, j'ai adoré cette rando, j'ai fait le trek en 10 étape moi
Cissouye

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