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SaveMonchique trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Common trail features include jumps, rock gardens and rock slabs.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
15 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Gravel Bike
2 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Hike
15 trails
- Trail Running
14 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Sep 13, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 15
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 15
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 2
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 15
- Trails Trail Running
- 14
- Total Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent
- 9,223 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,595 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,923 ft
- Reports
- 150
- Photos
- 35
- Completed Counter
- 275
Popular Monchique Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 1,644 ft • 7 ft • 49 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. It features jump. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 3,038 ft • 0 ft • 41 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features jump. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 20 ft • 36 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 46 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 2.0 • 3,602 ft • 3 ft • 33 •
Similar to Radar trail. Singletrack with heaps of tricky granite boulders to trial on them
• 5 ★ 3.7 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 20 •
The First is part is not a built trail, just warming up. You can look forward to some gnarly rockgardens and huge gaps. A Downhill bike and a complete skill set is recommended. Be aware, after heavy rain the track can be very washed out!
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,123 ft • 3 ft • 19 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 3 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.2 • 1,578 ft • 0 ft • 19 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. It features jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Monchique Mountain Bike Routes
26 miles • 5,207 ft • 11 • Loop •
La zona de Marmelete es una de las pocas zonas del Algarve bien cartografiada en Trailforks, junto a Fonte...
Photos of Monchique Mountain Bike
Videos of Monchique Mountain Bike
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Jan 22, 2015
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3:59 |
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Dec 31, 2014
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3:42 |
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May 12, 2014
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6:19 |
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May 12, 2014
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Running Dog | Sep 13, 2026 @ 1:53pm (Europe/Lisbon) Sep 13, 2026 | Dry | Thechillshredder | ||
| Evolution | Jan 27, 2026 @ 8:52pm (Europe/Lisbon) Jan 27, 2026 | Ideal | Niekn09fM5 | ||
| Turbinas Connection II | Feb 3, 2025 @ 3:13pm Feb 3, 2025 | Ideal | timbarnes | ||
| Gralhos | Feb 3, 2025 @ 3:06pm Feb 3, 2025 | Ideal | timbarnes | ||
| Turbinas | Nov 10, 2024 @ 9:50am Nov 10, 2024 | Ideal | Mixlouco | ||
| The View | Nov 4, 2024 @ 10:26am Nov 4, 2024 | Unknown | Mahturbs | ||
| Turbinas Connection I | Apr 26, 2023 @ 9:18am Apr 26, 2023 | Dry | Shirsi | ||
| Foia DH | Apr 14, 2023 @ 8:27am Apr 14, 2023 | Dry | ciro24 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKS1968 | wishlist | trail | activity #106317810 and 2 more | Oct 21, 2026 @ 3:55am Oct 21, 2026 |
| LeecqykUF | wishlist | trail | activity #105524188 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 5:37am Oct 9, 2026 |
| Thechillshredder | add | report | activity #103700360 | Sep 13, 2026 @ 5:53am Sep 13, 2026 |
| RicardoaZwMkK | vote | trail | activity #96690779 | Jun 10, 2026 @ 12:43pm Jun 10, 2026 |
| DomDemeul | wishlist | region | activity #89687472 | Feb 28, 2026 @ 6:22am Feb 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Nice section, flowy easy blue | Mar 16, 2025 @ 1:31pm Mar 16, 2025 | ||
| trail | The actual start is from the watchtower above... | Mar 16, 2025 @ 9:01am Mar 16, 2025 | ||
| trail | Today we cleaned the trail, unfortunately... | Oct 8, 2023 @ 7:43am Oct 8, 2023 | ||
| trail | Same as report from March 5th 2022, main trail... | Feb 25, 2023 @ 1:39pm Feb 25, 2023 | ||
| report | Sorry, wrong color code! Trail is not all clear | Feb 18, 2023 @ 2:57am Feb 18, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k99 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge13 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k99 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge13 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge2 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 15 | 13 miles | 9,222 ft | 11 miles | 2,595 ft | #2,586 | #18 | 35 | 150 | 1 | 2,291 | |
| E-Bike | 6 | 3 miles | 1,470 ft | 3 miles | 1,378 ft | #2,036 | #27 | 140 | 1 | 94 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 938 ft | 4,396 ft | 1,568 ft | #1,010 | #10 | 8 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 4,698 ft | 935 ft | 4,350 ft | 906 ft | #866 | #8 | |||||
| Hike | 15 | 13 miles | 9,222 ft | 11 miles | 2,595 ft | #2,596 | #11 | 150 | 268 | |||
| Trail Running | 14 | 12 miles | 9,219 ft | 11 miles | 1,939 ft | #2,120 | #14 | 150 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Monchique?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Monchique are:
- Foia DH (4.2/5)
- Turbinas (4.1/5)
- Evolution (4/5)
- Running Dog (3.9/5)
- Radar (3.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Monchique?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Monchique are:
- November (15 activities)
- June (12 activities)
- February (11 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Monchique?
Check the Monchique trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Monchique?
The longest trail in Monchique is Foia DH at 2.0 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Monchique?
The best hiking trails in Monchique are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Monchique?
The best trail running trails in Monchique are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Monchique?
Monchique has a total of 15 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Monchique to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Monchique?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Monchique is Foia DH with 6 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Monchique?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Monchique is Running Dog with 318 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Monchique?
Monchique supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Monchique?
The following bike services are available in Monchique:
- Guides & Tours (1)
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Are the trails open in Monchique?
The overall region status for Monchique is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 9 trails:
- Clear / Green: 5
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Monchique?
Yes, Monchique supports e-bike riding. There are 7 trails in Monchique that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Monchique?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Monchique are: View all mountain biking routes in Monchique.
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What type of bike is most common in Monchique?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Monchique are:
- XC (1 activities)
- AM (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Monchique?
The highest summit in Monchique is Fóia at 896 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Monchique?
The most popular Strava segments in Monchique are:
- MEChA - Woody (433 athletes)
- The Mountain Bike Adventure - Monumental - Woody section (357 athletes)
- ride portugal foia middle section (169 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Monchique?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Monchique. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 5
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Monchique?
Monchique supports adaptive biking as an activity type, but individual trail accessibility details may vary. View all adaptive trails in Monchique for specific accessibility information.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Monchique?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Monchique: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Monchique.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Monchique?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Monchique are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Monchique?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Monchique are:
- Turbinas (4.7/5)
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