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Algarve

Monchique

Descent Through Cork Oak and Eucalyptus Forests in Monchique

Portugal

Algarve

Monchique

Descent Through Cork Oak and Eucalyptus Forests in Monchique

Descent Through Cork Oak and Eucalyptus Forests in Monchique

Hiking Highlight (Segment)

Recommended by 69 out of 71 hikers

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Zona de Proteção Especial de Monchique

Location: Monchique, Algarve, Portugal

Best Hiking Routes to Descent Through Cork Oak and Eucalyptus Forests in Monchique

Intermediate
4.7
(15)
64
View from Fóia Summit – Cork Oaks loop from Monchique
03:52
12.5km
460m
Intermediate
4.9
(10)
35
Cork Oaks – Monchique Town Center loop from Monchique
02:13
6.69km
340m
Intermediate
4.8
(4)
20
View from Fóia Summit – Monchique Town Center loop from Monchique
03:37
11.6km
470m

Tips

Fabienne
Most of the cork oaks have disappeared. Fire? Now they are eucalyptus.
Most of the cork oaks have disappeared. Fire? Now they are eucalyptus.
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- July 26, 2021
Elsa Grundel
Very nice view of the hinterland of the Algarve
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- October 15, 2022

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Location: Monchique, Algarve, Portugal

Best Hiking Routes to Descent Through Cork Oak and Eucalyptus Forests in Monchique

Intermediate
4.7
(15)
64
View from Fóia Summit – Cork Oaks loop from Monchique
03:52
12.5km
460m
Intermediate
4.9
(10)
35
Cork Oaks – Monchique Town Center loop from Monchique
02:13
6.69km
340m
Intermediate
4.8
(4)
20
View from Fóia Summit – Monchique Town Center loop from Monchique
03:37
11.6km
470m

Information

Distance1.91 km
Uphill160 m
Downhill290 m

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