Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Monchique

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374 m

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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Narrow alleyway in Monchique

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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 central square. It's …

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Monchique Town Center

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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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8.34 km

View of Barragem do Odelouca

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Nice view point towards the Calderoa, but come after 15:00 because of the sun otherwise you have backlight

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8.66 km

Picota Summit

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Picota, at 774 meters, is the second highest point in the Algarve and one of the most breathtaking.

Here, it's worth stopping, taking a deep breath, and letting your gaze …

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10.7 km

Lemon Groves in Monchique

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For a short time the hiking trail leads next to citrus fields.
For a short time, the trail passes next to citrus fields.

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13.3 km

View of Monchique

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13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.66 km

2.84 km

1.90 km

998 m

432 m

350 m

332 m

Surfaces

5.29 km

3.18 km

3.13 km

872 m

710 m

320 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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