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Monchique

Monchique Historic Centre – Monchique Town Center loop from Caldas de Monchique

Routes

Mountain biking trails

Portugal

Algarve

Monchique

Monchique Historic Centre – Monchique Town Center loop from Caldas de Monchique

Hard

riders

Monchique Historic Centre – Monchique Town Center loop from Caldas de Monchique

04:00

55.9km

1,140m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 52.9 km for 75 m

After 53.1 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

362 m

Rural road between Nave and Monchique

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Narrow paved road from Nave to Monchique roundabout, good alternative to N266.

Tip by

33.2 km

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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Tip by

53.0 km

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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Tip by

53.1 km

Cafe Velochique

Highlight • Cafe

Very nice Café!

Tip by

55.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.6 km

15.1 km

643 m

486 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

5.79 km

413 m

249 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

24°C

14°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Monchique Historic Centre – Monchique Town Center loop from Caldas de Monchique

Rural road between Nave and Monchique

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