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Monchique Cork Oak Forest – Picota Summit loop from Monchique

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Monchique Cork Oak Forest – Picota Summit loop from Monchique

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48

runners

Monchique Cork Oak Forest – Picota Summit loop from Monchique

02:43

20.6km

920m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

55 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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2

124 m

Cafe Velochique

Highlight • Cafe

Very nice Café!

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3

1.66 km

White Chapel of Monchique

Highlight • Religious Site

You can find it directly after the climb. You can visit its interior. Besides being unusual, it's super cool inside. It's a pleasure on hot days.

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3.28 km

Monchique Cork Oak Forest

Highlight • Forest

A dense and imposing cork oak forest stretches before you, a scene worthy of a fairy tale, where nature displays its splendor.

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5

8.93 km

Alcaline Bar

Highlight • Pub

6

12.1 km

Cerro do Navete

Highlight • Summit

7

15.5 km

Picota Summit

Highlight • Summit

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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20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.73 km

4.95 km

4.90 km

2.93 km

1.05 km

665 m

381 m

Surfaces

6.21 km

5.14 km

3.13 km

2.91 km

1.92 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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15°C

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