The Best Trails in Portugal

PR1 Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo and back

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near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)

Maurizio Pittau

Distance: 8.18mi
Elevation +: 2946f
TrailRank: 80| 5.0

Photo ofPR1 Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo and back

This out-and-back trail near Santana, Madeira. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h/7 h to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking and hiking, so you'll likely encounter othe...

Nice trail. Thanks for sharing

Escursionisti pacati

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Pico Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Teixeira

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near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)

milena mayumi

Distance: 5.79mi
Elevation +: 3819f
TrailRank: 75| 5.0

Photo ofPico Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Teixeira

How to get there: -Pico transfers offers a van for hotel pickup and drop-off, bringing people at the beginning of this hike and taking them in the end (both for Sunrise or Morning schedules) for around €35. -Car There is...

Excelente ruta, con unas vistas impresionantes. Lamentablemente muy masificada.

Medano

Schöne Strecke die zwischendurch sehr anstrengend wird. Es lohnt sich aber auf jeden Fall.

Schotte N

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Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and Back

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near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)

edwardnocker78

Distance: 8.32mi
Elevation +: 6260f
TrailRank: 68| 5.0

Photo ofPico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and Back

Outstanding tour on the heights of Madeira. This Tour have everything a hiker needs. Mountain, Views and Tunnles. The Tour is mostly secured with fences but carefully sometimes they are damaged and you should not have fe...

Very nice walk, easy to follow, safe. A lot of stairs to climb but the view worth it. Make sure to check the weather fi...

Dotan

Good discription. Great tour but hard. It's wurth it. For people who don't wanna walk back. Just walk to Teixeira and ta...

Vos Wim

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Chiqueiro-Ermida-Lousã-Casal Novo. Aldeias do Xisto. PR5

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near Chiqueiro, Coimbra (Portugal)

Joanna7070

Distance: 4.12mi
Elevation +: 1804f
TrailRank: 65| 5.0

Photo ofChiqueiro-Ermida-Lousã-Casal Novo. Aldeias do Xisto. PR5

Chiqueiro-Ermida-Lousã-Casal Novo. Aldeias do Xisto. - Very well marked, just follow PR5. - Classified as difficult due to max. and min. elevation (long distance of climbing up and then going down). Not the best for pe...

A lot of climbing and trail in rocky loose gravel, bring good shoes

Jorge C. Lopes

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Gerês: trilhos dos Currais/Curral's trail in Geres

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near Geres, Braga (Portugal)

Joanna7070

Distance: 6.23mi
Elevation +: 1965f
TrailRank: 65| 5.0

Photo ofGerês: trilhos dos Currais/Curral's trail in Geres

Gerês trilho dos Currais/Curral's trail in Gerês - It goes though three currals: the Curral of Espinheira, the Curral of Carvalha das Éguas and the Curral of Lomba do Vidoeiro - Classified as difficult due to max. and m...

It has some technical parts, going down. Needs some preparation

Jorge C. Lopes

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Curral das Freiras BEST CIRCLE ROUND

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near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)

harri.vornanen

Distance: 5.56mi
Elevation +: 1539f
TrailRank: 63| 5.0

Photo ofCurral das Freiras BEST CIRCLE ROUND

This trail has been done with 12 years old boy. We are 50 ages. Do this trail as same way as we did. First clim up the hill and then come down along the closed road. Be aware. The rocks might walking down from the hillsi...

Very nice hike! The way through the abandoned road and tunnel gave it an additional dose of adrenaline - thanks for prop...

Sara Kaczyńska

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Valongo, trilho paleozóico / Paleozoic trail

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near Campo, Porto (Portugal)

Joanna7070

Distance: 7.17mi
Elevation +: 1325f
TrailRank: 62| 5.0

Photo ofValongo, trilho paleozóico / Paleozoic trail

Valongo, trilho paleozóico / Paleozoic trail Quite difficult trail due to: - loose rocks - an appropriate shoes is a must - no marking points, GPS is needed - difficult moments of going up and down

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Jorge C. Lopes

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Monchique - Foia loop

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near Monchique, Faro (Portugal)

Scott Anthony

Distance: 8.72mi
Elevation +: 2001f
TrailRank: 62| 4.5

A very challenging hike with steep gradient and some very difficult terrain. Please make sure you wear long trousers as there is some areas with very sharp bushes which are unavoidable.

Very nice walk, eventhough we cold not enjoy the view because it was cloudy and rainy. The part after crossing the car r...

ariannebos

Nice trail if you like to get off the beaten path a little. Maybe some parts little rough on summer due to vegetation

TomsBeinerts

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Levada Moinho and Brasileiros

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near Salão, Madeira (Portugal)

Morten Berg

Distance: 10.03mi
Elevation +: 1220f
TrailRank: 62| 3.0

A wonderful loop. There is an odd climb for 15 minutes after 7,7 km. It is completely overgrown with blackberry with stinging thorns. Wear long trousers and sleaves. Consider returning at this point. It is NOT possible ...

Just as the author said: only do the Levada do Moinho (which is vbeautiful!) max. until its end. Then go back the same w...

tobiasbcn.mail

Amazing loop with incredible views, beginner-medium level.

Bremmer Rodrigues

Percurso facil ate terminar o PR7, a partir daí é mais dificil e como se tratam de caminhos em areas com elevado declive...

jonnypifpiu

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PNPG - Serra do Gerês, Pé de Cabril, Mata de Albergaria

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near Vilarinho das Furnas, Braga (Portugal)

Bermuda Rover

Distance: 7.73mi
Elevation +: 2247f
TrailRank: 61| 4.34

Photo ofPNPG - Serra do Gerês, Pé de Cabril, Mata de Albergaria

The starting point for my hike was the forestry house 'Casa Florestal da Portela de Leonte', located north of the village of Gerês, and about 100km from my home. There is ample parking space around this property, which i...

Amazing trail but it can get tricky if the vegetation is overgrown, GPS is mandatory and bring battery bank :)

NunoVarela

Hi, Craig! I like to know that you enjoyed this journey. Some parts are more confusing, with no obvious trail, but PNPG ...

João Marques Fernandes

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Paleozoic trail: fossil of trylobits/trilobites, shells. Rota paleozoica. Dolmen/anta, cave/gruta

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near Mialha, Aveiro (Portugal)

Joanna7070

Distance: 3.43mi
Elevation +: 522f
TrailRank: 61| 5.0

Photo ofPaleozoic trail: fossil of trylobits/trilobites, shells. Rota paleozoica. Dolmen/anta, cave/gruta

Paleozoic trail: fossil of trylobits/trilobites, shells. Rota paleozoica. Dolmen/anta, cave/gruta Short but quite difficult trail due to: - not signalized, without marks which difficulties finding a correct way - loose ...

Amazing trail

Jorge C. Lopes

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PR-1 Vereda do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo

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near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)

Tom De Bruycker

Distance: 9.74mi
Elevation +: 7116f
TrailRank: 61

Photo ofPR-1 Vereda do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo

CORRECTION: total elevation will be closer to 1500 meters. Start your walk at the top of Pico do Areeiro (1810m) early in the morning. You will catch the sunrise, will avoid the big crowds and be back just after noon wi...

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Albufeira - Falesias hiking

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near Albufeira, Faro (Portugal)

romuloff

Distance: 7.99mi
Elevation +: 558f
TrailRank: 60| 4.25

Albufeira - Falesias hiking in this tracklog: *Km 03.8: couldn't pass through the beach, due to sea level rising *Km 04.5: way too narrow nearby the sand with the risk of falling, so took another safer way inside, b...

Very beatiful. A lot easier with low tide.

Miraluz

I did the trail today, at 5.9 I thought I'd stay near the coast. This proved to be a stupid decision, I had a very diffi...

morejamplease

We picked up this route from Oura beach and followed it as far as Olhos d'Aigua - it was easy to follow with a bit of cl...

tommybullen

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BEST hike in Gerês - you see all the best spots - Big loop GR14

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near Geres, Braga (Portugal)

Karin Ucinski

Distance: 10.45mi
Elevation +: 3225f
TrailRank: 60| 5.0

Photo ofBEST hike in Gerês - you see all the best spots - Big loop GR14

Please notice that this hike is very similar to one other hike which is recorded already and I have followed. I had some little extra miles walking around taking pictures and enjoying the view. Feel free to follow the o...

Muy bonito todo el recorrido, no tuvimos ningún problema para terminarlo!!!

Aqua Cm

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Serra de São Mamede: Quinta do Barrieiro - Apartadura Dam - Pico de São Mamede Loop

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near Reveladas, Portalegre (Portugal)

RoboDove

Distance: 10.35mi
Elevation +: 2070f
TrailRank: 60

Photo ofSerra de São Mamede: Quinta do Barrieiro - Apartadura Dam - Pico de São Mamede Loop

A fairly strenuous walk that encompasses the lake and dam of Apartadura, and then goes up to the highest peak of the natural park: Pico the São Mamede. The difficulty rating is mostly due to a few locations where the ter...

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PR03 FLO Miradouro das Lagoas - Poço do Bacalhau 18-07-2019

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near Fajazinha, Açores (Portugal)

uwahl

Distance: 5.44mi
Elevation +: 1112f
TrailRank: 59

Photo ofPR03 FLO Miradouro das Lagoas - Poço do Bacalhau 18-07-2019

Official walking trail PR3 FLO, waymarked red-yellow, detailed description available under https://trails.visitazores.com/en/trails-azores/flores/miradouro-das-lagoas-poco-do-bacalhau A great trail with some of the mos...

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Por do sol da praia da Ursa.

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near Peninha, Lisboa (Portugal)

Ale Velazquez

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Distance: 8.04mi
Elevation +: 1368f
TrailRank: 59| 4.67

Sunset at Ursa Beach What can I say, I have no words to express how beautiful this place is, every step I took was a new experience for me. I also want to thank my friend Silvia Moran for having accompanied me in each of...

Awesome trail. You have to have good hiking shoes!

zevzik

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Sete Cidadas, Sao Miguel - Azores (Portugal)

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near Sete Cidades, Azores (Portugal)

Jan DK

Distance: 11.36mi
Elevation +: 968f
TrailRank: 58| 4.33

Photo ofSete Cidadas, Sao Miguel - Azores (Portugal)

Taxi to Vista do Rei, hike to Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul, and go through the tunnel to Mosteiros, and from there to Ginetes, and bus to Ponta Delgada. Taxi Tours: www.azoreantours.com we can recommend it. Approx. 18km....

Het uitzicht is mooi en de route is voor de meeste mensen geen probleem. Vooral lopen.

R.Hagenaar

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1/9 ROTA VICENTINA: Porto Covo - Vila Nova Milfontes

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near Porto Covo, Setúbal (Portugal)

Backpacktourist

Distance: 12.15mi
Elevation +: 312f
TrailRank: 58| 3.67

Photo of1/9 ROTA VICENTINA: Porto Covo - Vila Nova Milfontes

Rota Vicentina is a network of walking trails in Sw Portugal, totalling 400 Km. It comprises the Historical Way, the Fishermen’s Trail and several Circular Routes. The recommended season to do these trails is from Septem...

Segunda etapa da Rota Vicentina. De Porto Covo a Milfontes, muitas dunas e areia, muita areia e dunas

jose.vieira1

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Hangover Guincho killer

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near Areia, Lisboa (Portugal)

ewel36mendes

Distance: 7.30mi
Elevation +: 925f
TrailRank: 57

It’s not soo hard... amazing landscapes... good shoes because even with good weather sometimes it’s slippery... after a long Saturday night ... it was the trail possible

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Portinho da Arrábida

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near Portinho da Arrábida, Distrito de Setúbal (Portugal)

Ale Velazquez

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Distance: 8.96mi
Elevation +: 3238f
TrailRank: 57

Portinho da Arrábida beautiful place my recommendations long sleeve t-shirt long pants boots and adults only there are many slippery ups and downs you have to be very careful not to recommend on rainy days

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Capuchos

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near Capuchos, Lisboa (Portugal)

Ale Velazquez

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Distance: 12.56mi
Elevation +: 2257f
TrailRank: 57

Capuchos : hermoso lugar para hacer hiking fue difícil y más cuando toca saltar los muros y cuando no son permitido pasar *!* pero se logró llegar a destino final les recomiendo sólo personas adultas Capuchos: a beaut...

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Calheta breach and climb up almost a km to the forest top and loop back

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near Calheta, Madeira (Portugal)

nxj

Distance: 12.18mi
Elevation +: 2963f
TrailRank: 57

Photo ofCalheta breach and climb up almost a km to the forest top and loop back

lGood steep climb up typical SE Madeira lanes with footpaths passing through huge variety of garden crops, up the arête of lombarbo do detour, then west along the lavada Calheta-prazeres, then up above the tree line into...

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Portinho da Arrábida - Formsinho - Serra do Risco

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near Portinho da Arrábida, Distrito de Setúbal (Portugal)

tou2410

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Distance: 12.96mi
Elevation +: 2989f
TrailRank: 56| 5.0

Photo ofPortinho da Arrábida - Formsinho - Serra do Risco

Beautiful ! One of the best or Arrábida But be careful to the last 5 kilometers. It gets more technical and sometimes dangerous. Don't do it if you are a beginner.

Great trekking path - most if it is well marked and easy to follow. A couple of areas are quite difficult due to the ste...

eng.quim

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