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Portugal

Algarve

Alferce

Demo hiking trail – Monchique Viewpoint loop from Alferce

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Portugal

Algarve

Alferce

Demo hiking trail – Monchique Viewpoint loop from Alferce

Moderate

4.3

(15)

hikers

Demo hiking trail – Monchique Viewpoint loop from Alferce

02:52

8.38km

420m

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: April 18, 2026

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Monchique

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Start point

Parking

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227 m

Picnic area with views over the Monchique Valley

Highlight • Rest Area

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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1.86 km

Stream crossing in Monchique

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Feet might get wet 🤣

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2.19 km

Shaded ford across the stream in Monchique

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Little Furt

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2.59 km

Demo hiking trail

Highlight • Monument

"Demo Gorge." Actually, the gorge of the Monchice River.
Beautiful mountain scenery.

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4.49 km

Monchique Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4.53 km

Alferce Castle viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Impressive landscape with construction sites and wild boars

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6.54 km

Eucalyptus Trail in Monchique

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Just close your eyes and take a deep breath!

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8.14 km

Alferce Parish Church

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The Igreja Matriz de São Romão de Alferce is a historic church in the village of Alferce, in the Algarve, Portugal. Dating from the 15th-16th centuries, the church combines various …

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8.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.17 km

2.65 km

958 m

604 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

1.33 km

1.23 km

327 m

277 m

175 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

26°C

17°C

13 %

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Demo hiking trail – Monchique Viewpoint loop from Alferce

Picnic area with views over the Monchique Valley

Stream crossing in Monchique

Shaded ford across the stream in Monchique

Demo hiking trail

Monchique Viewpoint

Alferce Castle viewpoint

Eucalyptus Trail in Monchique

Alferce Parish Church

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