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OSM map layer · LineString
37.29, -8.55 · rel 7212806
37.29, -8.55 · rel 7212806
Caminho das Caldas - Picota
A 18,7 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in Faro.
Loop walk
start = finish · Faro
18,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× Attraction
1× Water
Picota
summit ·
243 m off route
16,3 km
87%
Caldas de Monchique
Attraction ·
40 m off route
18,7 km
100%
Fonte dos Amores
Water ·
128 m off route
18,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Caminho das Caldas - Picota is 18.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Caminho das Caldas - Picota takes approximately 4h 39min to complete.
Yes, Caminho das Caldas - Picota is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Caminho das Caldas - Picota starts near coordinates 37.3121, -8.5553.
Caminho das Caldas - Picota is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.