Rural road in Monchique – Sea view from Monchique loop from Monchique

Hiking trails & Routes

Portugal

Algarve

Monchique

Rural road in Monchique – Sea view from Monchique loop from Monchique

Moderate

4.6

(152)

538

hikers

Rural road in Monchique – Sea view from Monchique loop from Monchique

02:19

7.60km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Monchique

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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919 m

Scenic trail in the Monchique Mountains

Highlight • Trail

This path offers us beautiful views over the extensive landscape of the Monchique mountains.

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923 m

Discovering the Hillforts along the Banks of the Carapelero

Highlight • Historical Site

1.20 km

Former terraced settlement in Monchique

Highlight • Historical Site

1.22 km

Rural road in Monchique

Highlight • Trail

Half of the ride is on asphalt... Not very interesting

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4.02 km

View of the Alentejo from Monchique

Highlight • Viewpoint

great views inland

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5.02 km

Monchique Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Hidden and difficult path, but beautiful, with bench

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7.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.50 km

3.20 km

761 m

140 m

Surfaces

3.61 km

2.89 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

21°C

7°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

May 17, 2023,Leichte Wanderung nördlich vom Fóia

Mostly well-marked hiking trail (red/yellow); the first section is not recommended when it rains or shortly after.

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October 26, 2022,Circular Tour From Foia

The first downhill section (after the cows) is quite overgrown. The last section of the marked trail where you should cut past a small lake and some goats is inaccessible (the swing gates are locked) and you have to continue on the road, as per the tour here.

October 23, 2023,Aussicht vom Gipfel des Fóia – Aussicht Runde von Ceiceira

a nice little hike around the Foia, of course you can just drive up and look. the tour (partly on the Via Algarviana) is a nice change from the fishing trails

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July 10, 2022,Algarve, Circuit au pic de Foia dans la Serra de Monchique

Very easy and pleasant hike mostly shaded. In full narure between chestnut trees, pines and eucalyptus. We cross pastures and meet horses, sheep, cows and goats.

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