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37.32, -8.52 · rel 9594719
37.32, -8.52 · rel 9594719
Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais)
A 25,9 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Faro.
Loop walk
start = finish · Faro
25,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
27
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Attraction
1× summit
1× ruins
Galeria de Arte Bongard
Attraction ·
271 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Pelourinho de Monchique
Attraction ·
350 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Picota
summit ·
on the route
25,9 km
100%
Castro de Alferce
ruins ·
376 m off route
25,9 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
Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) is 25.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) takes approximately 6h 27min to complete.
Yes, Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) starts near coordinates 37.3166, -8.5552.
Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Circuito da Picota (Rota das Árvores Monumentais) is maintained and managed by Almargem.