15.1 km
Total Distance
527 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A Historical Way stage across the green Serra de Monchique between the spa town of Monchique and the village of Marmelete. The path climbs through chestnut, cork oak and eucalyptus woods with views over the western Algarve. Cool and shaded, in Portugal's southernmost mountains.

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route