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Monchique Town Center – Monchique Historic Centre loop from Monchique

Bike touring routes & trails

Monchique Town Center – Monchique Historic Centre loop from Monchique

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Monchique Town Center – Monchique Historic Centre loop from Monchique

03:24

47.1km

1,010m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 54 m for 76 m

After 46.5 km for 81 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

108 m

Cafe Velochique

Highlight • Cafe

Very nice Café!

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2

187 m

Monchique Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

Monchique is located in a valley on the slopes of Mount Fóia. It is known for the nearby six hot springs, "Caldas de Monchique," and the panoramic 902-meter-high Fóia Mountain. …

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3

236 m

Velochique Café, Monchique Main Square

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cycling cafe

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4

487 m

Monchique Historic Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

The center of Monchique is a charming, small village with narrow streets, colorful houses, and a traditional Portuguese atmosphere. You'll find local shops, cafés, and restaurants, often clustered around the …

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5

5.33 km

Serra de Monchique Scenic Route

Highlight • Trail

the EM 501 quiet, paved road

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6

41.7 km

Fonte das Bicas Drinking Water Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Refreshing drinking water fountain when driving up to Pico da Fóia

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7

46.5 km

Monchique Hiking Information Panels

Highlight • Rest Area

B

47.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

6.80 km

969 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.0 km

695 m

269 m

189 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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