Monchique Viewpoint – Barranco do Demo Walkway loop from Alferce

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Portugal

Algarve

Alferce

Monchique Viewpoint – Barranco do Demo Walkway loop from Alferce

Moderate

4.5

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375

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Monchique Viewpoint – Barranco do Demo Walkway loop from Alferce

02:14

6.81km

300m

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: October 15, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.08 km

Passadiço do Demo Suspension Bridge

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The suspension bridge is the highlight of the small hiking trail

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1.18 km

Tibetan Suspension Bridge

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Great with the family 3 children 4 years old 7 years old 9 years old

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2.61 km

Monchique Viewpoint

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The ascent and descent is an experience, especially footwear not required

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4.19 km

Eucalyptus Trail in Monchique

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Just close your eyes and take a deep breath!

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5.35 km

Barranco do Demo Boardwalk

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Many greetings to all who walked this wooden staircase bridge

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5.75 km

In summer 2023, a new wooden walkway with stairs and a suspension bridge was built to make this beautiful valley and great views accessible even for hikers who are not sure-footed.
In summer, only recommended in the morning or evening hours - down in the valley it can be calm and very hot. Please always take something to drink with you. In the northern section there are approx. 213 (possibly +13) steps, in the southern section approx. 352 steps - a total of just over 1100 there and back. Access in the north behind the cemetery (tarmac road), in the south at the starting point of this tour recording (gravel road, only a few parking spaces).

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5.78 km

Monchique Wooden Suspension Bridge

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The Barranco do Demo Boardwalk is a spectacular wooden walkway near Alferce in the Algarve, featuring a 50-meter-long suspension bridge spanning a deep gorge. The route is approximately 1 km long and is part of a larger 6 km walk around the village. The path offers impressive views, but also includes many steps and elevation changes, making it somewhat challenging. It has been open since 2023 and attracts many visitors.

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6.45 km

Picnic area with views over the Monchique Valley

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Right at the beginning of the route in Alferce, there is this beautiful picnic park. It's actually a simple table with benches, but the key point is the beautiful view of the valley below.

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6.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

2.18 km

739 m

444 m

206 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

1.74 km

1.03 km

616 m

284 m

227 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

25°C

14°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

September 27, 2024,Hängebrücke, Holzstege und Aussichtspunkt von Alferce aus😎⛅👌🌲🌱🌿🌳😀🙋🏻

The hike begins in Alferce, an old but very worth seeing village in the mountains.
It has 411 inhabitants, but there is even a post office, a municipal administration, a health center and a small public bath.
Food and drink are also provided.
Just behind the village you have a great view of the mountains and the suspension bridge with …

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December 21, 2023,Alferce - boardwalk Valle do Demo

The new boardwalk, which was only opened in October 2023, is a highlight, as well as the suspension bridge and wonderful views of the mountains and the Demo Gorge. In the middle there is a steep climb up to the ruins of the castle, where digging is currently underway.

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