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Monchique Cork Oak Forest – Picota Summit loop from Caldas de Monchique

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Algarve

Monchique

Monchique Cork Oak Forest – Picota Summit loop from Caldas de Monchique

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Monchique Cork Oak Forest – Picota Summit loop from Caldas de Monchique

02:43

20.4km

810m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Monchique

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Start point

Parking

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461 m

Alcaline Bar

Highlight • Pub

3.16 km

View of the Serra de Monchique

Highlight • Viewpoint

Unfortunately, the tour was over before it had even begun. The first turn-off from the N266 - coming from the "Vale de Carrasquiera" campsite - is closed with a gate. The tour is therefore no longer possible.

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8.69 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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10.3 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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12.1 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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20.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.40 km

6.08 km

2.55 km

1.60 km

1.31 km

358 m

105 m

Surfaces

9.40 km

5.79 km

1.70 km

1.54 km

995 m

637 m

333 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Thursday 21 May

30°C

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Monchique Cork Oak Forest – Picota Summit loop from Caldas de Monchique

Alcaline Bar

View of the Serra de Monchique

White Chapel of Monchique

Monchique Cork Oak Forest

Picota Summit

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