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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

03:34

11.5km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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3.63 km

Monchique Cork Oak Forest

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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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4.54 km

View of Monchique

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Take a little break and drink water 😁

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5.40 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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5.47 km

Informational Signboard: Municipality of Montalto di Castro

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5.67 km

View of the Odelouca Dam and Reservoir

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The Odelauga reservoir with a dam is very present in this area and is also visible from the Picota peak.

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5.71 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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8.69 km

Lemon orchard in Monchique

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9.08 km

Red-White Hiking Route, Monchique

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Start of the red-white hiking route. This partially overlaps with the route red-yellow. After the summit, continue on the paved road and no longer follow the hiking route.
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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.51 km

1.05 km

1.01 km

621 m

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.75 km

3.82 km

855 m

616 m

381 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

29°C

16°C

0 %

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

Monchique Cork Oak Forest

View of Monchique

Picota Summit

Informational Signboard: Municipality of Montalto di Castro

View of the Odelouca Dam and Reservoir

View of Barragem do Odelouca

Lemon orchard in Monchique

Red-White Hiking Route, Monchique

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