The Best Trails in Monchique, Faro (Portugal)

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  • Monchique - Direction Foia -Via Algarviana

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    Cristina de Barros Costa
    Distance
    4.68mi
    Elevation +
    1309f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMonchique - Direction Foia -Via Algarviana Photo ofMonchique - Direction Foia -Via Algarviana Photo ofMonchique - Direction Foia -Via Algarviana

    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

  • Monchique to Water Mill looped trail

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    Bernard Cassidy
    Distance
    6.99mi
    Elevation +
    1296f
    TrailRank
    63| Rating 4.89
    Photo ofMonchique to Water Mill looped trail Photo ofMonchique to Water Mill looped trail Photo ofMonchique to Water Mill looped trail

    A pleasant looped hike in the hills to the north west of Monchique along quiet roads and tracks with some panoramic views, the highlights of this hike is the Convent de Nossa ruins, the Water Mill and of course Monchique...

    Lovely walk and marked out well, really good sightseeing and miradoras. The monastery is intresting and the old water mi...
    mamanwill33@gmail.com
    Verry steep on the first hour, after that nice to walk. Follow the red and yellow stripes on the side of the road.
    P Jongkind
    bom percurso feito com criancas de 8 e 11 anos ,Nao facilimo mas deu para fazer bem ate ao fim
    Roberto Balzer

  • Monchique - Foia loop

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    Scott Anthony
    Distance
    8.72mi
    Elevation +
    2001f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofMonchique - Foia loop Photo ofMonchique - Foia loop Photo ofMonchique - Foia loop

    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.

    Very nice walk, eventhough we cold not enjoy the view because it was cloudy and rainy. The part after crossing the car r...
    ariannebos
    Nice trail if you like to get off the beaten path a little. Maybe some parts little rough on summer due to vegetation
    TomsBeinerts

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  • Portugal - Trilho dos moinhos - shortened

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    Jean Paul Peretz
    Distance
    3.89mi
    Elevation +
    745f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofPortugal - Trilho dos moinhos - shortened Photo ofPortugal - Trilho dos moinhos - shortened Photo ofPortugal - Trilho dos moinhos - shortened

    Very pleasant. A bit of steep at first. then we went of the marked trail after the convent. Rejoined it to take a road down to the valley to meet the return trail. The rest was paved through a pretty part of Monchique.

  • Igreja Matriz de Monchique from Monchique

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    sjm1066
    Distance
    7.98mi
    Elevation +
    1191f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofIgreja Matriz de Monchique from Monchique Photo ofIgreja Matriz de Monchique from Monchique Photo ofIgreja Matriz de Monchique from Monchique

    Loop trail from Monchique passing through: - Igreja Matriz de Monchique (7.6 mi) Lovely little walk. Undulating. Very easy to navigate. Walking through parts, along eucalyptus-lined paths and fields, reminded us of Aust...

  • Monchique 12k trail

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    Ju2f
    Distance
    7.95mi
    Elevation +
    1926f
    TrailRank
    23

    Start at a nice parking The start is through the city quite steep. It goes to the top where you have telecommunication tower It does not always follow the normal trail so stick to the gpx. The last 3km are technical,...

  • Monchique - Alferce - Ruinas Alferce - Picota

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    rinkbruil
    Distance
    15.38mi
    Elevation +
    2356f
    TrailRank
    22

    Starting in Monchique at the tourist center. Starting with Picota might actually be more fun than what we did, since its the biggest climb of the route, decide for yourself. Picota requires you to carry the bike to the t...

  • Monchique round trip

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    chrissy195
    Distance
    8.42mi
    Elevation +
    1762f
    TrailRank
    19

    Wonderful nature, amazing views. At times a bit too much main road walking: look out for alternative routes on minor trekks!

  • Trilho : Monchique + Alto da Fóia

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    Makca
    Distance
    8.89mi
    Elevation +
    1998f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 3.8
    Photo ofTrilho : Monchique + Alto da Fóia Photo ofTrilho : Monchique + Alto da Fóia Photo ofTrilho : Monchique + Alto da Fóia

    Este trilho que percorre em acerca de 30% a pequena e grande rota Algarviana, foi alterado por mim para passar em lugares que eu queria ver, por isso quem o fizer tem de ter alguns cuidados entre o Km 2.7 e o Km 2.85 em ...

    Wonderful views. Really recommended! But the thingy with the vegetation on the 2.5km (I did it the other way around) is ...
    David Hazan
    Zonas com mato/silvas muito denso, impossível de passar. Paisagens bonitas.
    trailscf
    Very overgrown on the trail on the trail,.once you leave the track by the houses about 2k into the walk
    alison.glennon

  • (Algarve, Portugal) Monte da Foia 902m

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    antonio_
    with FCDM
    Distance
    7.00mi
    Elevation +
    1565f
    TrailRank
    65| Rating 3.34
    Photo of(Algarve, Portugal) Monte da Foia 902m Photo of(Algarve, Portugal) Monte da Foia 902m Photo of(Algarve, Portugal) Monte da Foia 902m

    Fóia é o ponto mais alto do Algarve, na serra de Monchique. É acessível por estrada a partir de Monchique (902 m de altitude). Devido ao facto de estar próxima do mar possui um clima subtropical húmido, com precipitaçõe...

    Gisteren deze hike gedaan en helaas is de daling vanaf de top niet meer toegankelijk. Het pad is dichtgegroeid en daardo...
    Youssss
    Vonden hem vrij pittig. Een pad bij de afdaling niet te vinden . Zijn toen maar doorgelopen naar de weg waar het waypoin...
    minke.draaijer

  • Monchique-Portugal

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    Agustmaiz
    Distance
    6.98mi
    Elevation +
    1286f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofMonchique-Portugal Photo ofMonchique-Portugal Photo ofMonchique-Portugal

    Ruta que sale desde los parkings de Monchique. Apta para todos los niveles. Hay 2 fuentes por la ruta.

    Muito bom!
    Ines SFranco

  • GR13, Via Algarviana, Monchique - Brug over de Ribeira Odelouca, etappe 6

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    Wicky en Erick
    Distance
    8.75mi
    Elevation +
    1273f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofGR13, Via Algarviana, Monchique - Brug over de Ribeira Odelouca, etappe 6 Photo ofGR13, Via Algarviana, Monchique - Brug over de Ribeira Odelouca, etappe 6 Photo ofGR13, Via Algarviana, Monchique - Brug over de Ribeira Odelouca, etappe 6

    De Via Algarviana is een schitterende wandelroute en een absolute aanrader voor de doorgewinterde wandelaar. Deze 300 km lange wandelroute loopt van Alcoutim in het oosten, gelegen aan de grensrivier de Guadiana, tot het...

    Prachtig prachtig wij genieten van de mooie foto’s en wandelen zo de route ook zonder moe te worden! Wat is het mooi daa...
    jaapmarga

  • Foia 902 desde Monchique(Algarve/Portugal)

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    Juanjogue
    Distance
    8.03mi
    Elevation +
    1532f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofFoia 902 desde Monchique(Algarve/Portugal) Photo ofFoia 902 desde Monchique(Algarve/Portugal) Photo ofFoia 902 desde Monchique(Algarve/Portugal)

    *LOS 4 km(+-) FINALES POR CARRETERA*(siempre queda la opción de bajar por donde se sube) FÒIA es el nombre del PUNTO MÁS ALTO del Algarve, en la serra de Monchique.En los días claros como hoy,se alcanza a ver el océano A...

  • Monchique au mirador de Picota

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    Thierry 63
    Distance
    7.38mi
    Elevation +
    1726f
    TrailRank
    59| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofMonchique au mirador de Picota Photo ofMonchique au mirador de Picota Photo ofMonchique au mirador de Picota

    Belle randonnée au milieu des Chênes liège et des eucalyptus, vue magnifique de 360° au sommet . malheureusement un peu de bitume au départ et à l'arrivée

    Mooie wandeling. Met helder weer geweldig uitzicht over de hele omgeving. Een aanrader!
    ariannebos
    2 maart 2023, mooi weer 17 graden, fantastisch uitzicht op de top, prachtige wandeling, 2:45 uur, bij stevig door wandel...
    Haasie

  • Monchique: ruta de los molinos

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    Manu Arroyo
    Distance
    6.62mi
    Elevation +
    1220f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofMonchique: ruta de los molinos Photo ofMonchique: ruta de los molinos Photo ofMonchique: ruta de los molinos

    Iniciamos en Monchique un recorrido circular que se denomina “ruta de los molinos” aunque solo encontramos uno en ruinas al inicio del trayecto. Callejeamos por el pueblo al iniciar nuestra caminata y disfrutamos de sus ...

  • Picota 773 desde Monchique(Algarve/Portugal)

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    Juanjogue
    Distance
    7.02mi
    Elevation +
    1608f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofPicota 773 desde Monchique(Algarve/Portugal) Photo ofPicota 773 desde Monchique(Algarve/Portugal) Photo ofPicota 773 desde Monchique(Algarve/Portugal)

    Picota es el SEGUNDO PUNTO MÁS ALTO del Algarve(solo superado por Fòia 903), en la serra de Monchique ,y se encuentra en el municipio de Monchique , un pueblo portugués en el distrito de Faro , en la región del Algarve ....

  • PR4-MCQ Trilho dos Moinhos (02-08-2024)

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    Paulo Pascoal
    with Joana Cavaco Silva Fernando M Pedrosa
    Distance
    7.69mi
    Elevation +
    1421f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPR4-MCQ Trilho dos Moinhos (02-08-2024) Photo ofPR4-MCQ Trilho dos Moinhos (02-08-2024) Photo ofPR4-MCQ Trilho dos Moinhos (02-08-2024)

    O percurso de pequena rota oficial do município de Monchique (Faro, Algarve) tem cerca de 10,5 Km de extensão. Esta versão segue-o "religiosamente", mas é um pouco mais comprida porque começa num ponto diferente e, para ...

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    MBruno77

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