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  • From Cabo da Ribeira to Boca de Ambas

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    near Lombo de Figueira, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    david_kalma@yahoo.com
    Distance
    14.75mi
    Elevation +
    4613f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofFrom Cabo da Ribeira to Boca de Ambas Photo ofFrom Cabo da Ribeira to Boca de Ambas Photo ofFrom Cabo da Ribeira to Boca de Ambas

    Superb trail Starting at the stairs 5mn from the hotel Aldea Panoramica up to the Cova de Paul. The first 10mn a bit steep, very nice path to the top (around 80mn) After admiring the Cova, continuing to Matinho with gre...

  • Monte Verde-Mindelo (São Vicente, Cabo Verde)

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    near Cruz do Pé do Verde, São Vicente (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    oghdez
    Distance
    10.70mi
    Elevation +
    1696f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMonte Verde-Mindelo (São Vicente, Cabo Verde) Photo ofMonte Verde-Mindelo (São Vicente, Cabo Verde) Photo ofMonte Verde-Mindelo (São Vicente, Cabo Verde)

    Take an aluguer from Praça da Strela in Mindelo to the crossroad (start point). Apart from some shortcut paths, the most of the trail is along the road. Nice views of Mindelo and the island of Santo Antão from the top, a...

  • Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol

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    near Cruzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    ingemarleen
    Distance
    8.96mi
    Elevation +
    6050f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol

    The walk is probably easier the other way around, because the climb to the highest point will be less steep. However, Cruzinha ia quite remote and it will be easier to get a ride from Ponta do Sol. It ia also a long and ...

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  • BLF600-Bur-Bur

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    near Montanha, Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    2.39mi
    Elevation +
    673f
    TrailRank
    29| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBLF600-Bur-Bur Photo ofBLF600-Bur-Bur Photo ofBLF600-Bur-Bur

    Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive peaks, such as the “Pico da Antonia" and the peaks at the...

    Für den Tag der Ankunft aus meiner Sicht, für nach dem Mittagessen, genau das Richtige!
    aeppleman

  • Xoxo Trail

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    near Monte Joana, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    odairsilvadantas
    Distance
    3.58mi
    Elevation +
    2277f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofXoxo Trail Photo ofXoxo Trail Photo ofXoxo Trail

    It's one of the top 5 in Cape Verde Islands hikes, the landscape is absolutely stunning and the vegetation is lush and tropical.

  • Nova-Sintra Cachaco Faja-D'-Agua (Brava)

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    near Vinagre, Brava (Republic of Cape Verde)
    Author
    bwjand
    Distance
    14.93mi
    Elevation +
    3783f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofNova-Sintra Cachaco Faja-D'-Agua (Brava) Photo ofNova-Sintra Cachaco Faja-D'-Agua (Brava) Photo ofNova-Sintra Cachaco Faja-D'-Agua (Brava)

    A spectaculair hike with breath taking views. The trails are not always easy to find. Some parts are very difficult to take.

  • Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol

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    near Cruzinha, Ribeira Grande (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    gils.christophe
    Distance
    10.60mi
    Elevation +
    11909f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol Photo ofCruzinha - Ponta do Sol

    Very beautiful walk, with many "ups and downs and breathtaking views. We're just tourists, and so no professional hikers. This was challenging but not impossible.

  • Cha das Caldeiras

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    near Cha das Caldeiras, Santa Catarina do Fogo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    perjan 1
    Distance
    5.46mi
    Elevation +
    3251f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCha das Caldeiras Photo ofCha das Caldeiras Photo ofCha das Caldeiras

    Start at 6 am in Cha das Caldeiras. Otherwise, you’ll have no shadow at all during your walk. Using this Wikiloc route, it’s fine to go without a 4000 Escudos guide. There are white stripes on rocks marking the route and...

  • STC 21 (Pl-sm04)

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    near Chacha, São Miguel (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Santiago Trails
    Distance
    4.96mi
    Elevation +
    1594f
    TrailRank
    29

    O caminho origina-se nas zonas elevadas do maciço de Serra Malagueta e desce para a ribeira de Gongon percorrendo- a toda até chegar na ribeira de Principal. No início, o trajecto é caracterizado por amplos panoramas (há...

  • BLF102B Picos - Bur Bur - Boca Larga Fundura.

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    near Montanha, Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    7.64mi
    Elevation +
    2467f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofBLF102B Picos - Bur Bur - Boca Larga Fundura. Photo ofBLF102B Picos - Bur Bur - Boca Larga Fundura. Photo ofBLF102B Picos - Bur Bur - Boca Larga Fundura.

    BLF102B Picos - Bur Bur - Boca Larga Fundura. Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive peaks, s...

  • Capo Verde, Santiago, Tarrafal coast way

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    near Tarrafal, Tarrafal (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    azubi111
    Distance
    1.43mi
    Elevation +
    404f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofCapo Verde, Santiago, Tarrafal coast way Photo ofCapo Verde, Santiago, Tarrafal coast way Photo ofCapo Verde, Santiago, Tarrafal coast way

    Wikiloc interruption go on with trail - https://de.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=16686204 and - Fazanda to Tarrafal -https://de.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=16686192

  • Tarrafal to Praia d'Boche return

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    near Telha, Tarrafal de São Nicolau (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    richstaff
    Distance
    7.73mi
    Elevation +
    259f
    TrailRank
    28| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofTarrafal to Praia d'Boche return Photo ofTarrafal to Praia d'Boche return Photo ofTarrafal to Praia d'Boche return

    Mostly flat dry and fairly boring walk to beautiful beach with interesting "organ pipe" rock formations in cliff.

    Very good trail, easy but important to go early in the morning to avoid too much sun!
    clemenzoj

  • Pipsqueak was here

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    near Montanha, Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    1.75mi
    Elevation +
    492f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofPipsqueak was here Photo ofPipsqueak was here Photo ofPipsqueak was here

    We are engaged in small-scale tourism: Conservation of nature, culture and human rights are central. For us it is important that we respect nature, so that future generations can enjoy all that nature has to offer. Fu...

  • BLF142 Ribeira de Boca Larga (long)

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    near Montanha, São Lourenço dos Órgãos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    2.48mi
    Elevation +
    410f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofBLF142 Ribeira de Boca Larga (long) Photo ofBLF142 Ribeira de Boca Larga (long) Photo ofBLF142 Ribeira de Boca Larga (long)

    Ribeira de Boca Larga (long) Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive peaks, such as the “Pico ...

  • Mindelo roundtrip via Salamansa

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    near Vila Nova e Lombo Tanque, São Vicente (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Ruben de Bruin 1
    Distance
    9.31mi
    Elevation +
    1752f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofMindelo roundtrip via Salamansa Photo ofMindelo roundtrip via Salamansa Photo ofMindelo roundtrip via Salamansa

    Roundtrip from Mindelo to Salamansa beach. Via "city center", "university", "plastic mountain", "villa beach", "costal trail". Partially over a road under construction.

  • Monte Gordo - São Nicolau, Cabo Verde

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    near Praia Branca, Tarrafal de São Nicolau (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    cgaffga
    Distance
    7.73mi
    Elevation +
    4895f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofMonte Gordo - São Nicolau, Cabo Verde Photo ofMonte Gordo - São Nicolau, Cabo Verde Photo ofMonte Gordo - São Nicolau, Cabo Verde

    Hike from Praia Branca to Cachaço. In Cachaço you can always get an alugar to get back. Really beautiful tour to see the climate and vegetation change with the altitude - and stunning views over the island of São Nicolau...

  • Círio - Bordeira de Norte - Bolona- Chã de Mortol

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    near Chã do Morto, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    cristina0botez
    Distance
    11.79mi
    Elevation +
    4869f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofCírio - Bordeira de Norte - Bolona- Chã de Mortol Photo ofCírio - Bordeira de Norte - Bolona- Chã de Mortol

    This track can be made into a loop by following the main road through Círio. It takes about 1 hour more. The initial plan was to climb up to the top of the Bordeira cliff and then descend to Chã de Morte, but that would...

  • Cape Verde Cascata 2019

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    near Pombas, Paul (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Gerhard Bechtold
    Distance
    5.05mi
    Elevation +
    2812f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCape Verde Cascata 2019 Photo ofCape Verde Cascata 2019

    Hardly visited waterfall, trail not very difficult to find, but a bit exposed at the very end, April 2019

  • BLF120 Bur Bur - Boca Larga Fundura long

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    near Montanha, São Lourenço dos Órgãos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    3.02mi
    Elevation +
    886f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofBLF120 Bur Bur - Boca Larga Fundura long Photo ofBLF120 Bur Bur - Boca Larga Fundura long Photo ofBLF120 Bur Bur - Boca Larga Fundura long

    Boca Larga Fundura - Bur Bur - Boca Larga Fundura long Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive...

  • JTL132 Junction Mercado Jao Teves - Longueira

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    near Órgãos, São Lourenço dos Órgãos (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Hiking centre B&b Kaza di Marli
    Distance
    2.42mi
    Elevation +
    154f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofJTL132 Junction Mercado Jao Teves - Longueira Photo ofJTL132 Junction Mercado Jao Teves - Longueira Photo ofJTL132 Junction Mercado Jao Teves - Longueira

    Santiago is a beautiful place to hike. The island is inhabited by an authentic mestizo population blessed with a rich musical culture.The island has impressive peaks, such as the “Pico da Antonia" and the peaks at the...

  • ‘Route 313b’

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    near Baboso, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    colinchampion
    Distance
    5.01mi
    Elevation +
    968f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo of‘Route 313b’ Photo of‘Route 313b’ Photo of‘Route 313b’

    Not a successful ride. We‘d planned to follow the official Route 313 but at Baboso (a delightful oasis) found a tethered donkey on our path. It panicked as we approached, threatening to plummet into the ravine, and there...

  • Crossing of Santo Antão

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    near Porto Novo, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    Gerhard Bechtold
    Distance
    63.79mi
    Elevation +
    19941f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCrossing of Santo Antão Photo ofCrossing of Santo Antão Photo ofCrossing of Santo Antão

    Very demanding crossing of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. Can be done in 8-12 days, with an elevation gain of 8-12,000 m. Only for experienced ultra-trail hikers. There are plenty of basic accommodation facilitie...

  • Route 309: Bordeira de Norte

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    near Queimado, Porto Novo (Republic of Cabo Verde)
    Author
    colinchampion
    Distance
    24.08mi
    Elevation +
    1581f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofRoute 309: Bordeira de Norte Photo ofRoute 309: Bordeira de Norte Photo ofRoute 309: Bordeira de Norte

    An excellent ride. Attractive bleak scenery on the rough road from the bivio to the hamlet where you turn onto the mule track. From here it’s hard going until you come to the crest. There follows a spectacular zigzag des...

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