The best mountain hikes in Portugal
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Last updated: October 27, 2025
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1. Ponta de São Lourenço – Estreito Bay loop from Palmeira
7.15km
02:16
270m
270m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(37)
216
hikers
2. Pico Ruivo Summit – View of Pico do Areeiro loop from Lombo de Cima
5.59km
02:11
360m
360m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.8
(35)
198
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3. Risco Waterfall – 25 Fontes Waterfall loop from Prazeres
12.5km
04:30
600m
600m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(40)
195
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4. Mount Pico Summit loop from São Caetano
6.70km
05:32
970m
970m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.6
(21)
125
hikers
5. Levada Nova Trail loop from Lombada
8.79km
03:12
390m
390m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.6
(14)
90
hikers
6. Lagoa do Vento Waterfall – 25 Fontes Waterfall loop from Prazeres
13.5km
05:19
760m
760m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.9
(14)
68
hikers
7. Mountaineering loop from Seara Velha
7.48km
03:27
460m
460m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.6
(14)
67
hikers
8. Lagoa do Vento Waterfall – Casa do Rabaçal loop from Prazeres
13.5km
04:19
420m
420m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(9)
77
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9. Pico do Arieiro – Ninho da Manta Viewpoint loop from Passal
3.75km
01:35
240m
240m
Expert mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.7
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45
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10. Eagle Rock of Porto da Cruz – View of Porto da Cruz loop from Barro
24.5km
08:27
990m
990m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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