The route starts alongside the Enxerim river, on the national highway, opposite the windmill that can be found there. From there is runs in a steady north-westerly direction towards Serra de Monochique, where the terrain becomes very rugged. After several ascents and descents, the path approaches the Odelouca River.
The route then starts to gain altitude and the landscape once again starts to change. Visitors arriving at Fonte Santa are surprised by the small old thermal spring complex, with water at 27°C.
Climbing steadily, you pass through Fonalha, Corte Grande and Portela de Monchique before arriving at Picota, the second highest point in the Algarve (774m). Almost at the end of the route you enter a dense and magnificent cork oak forest, which leads you to Monchique.
The route starts alongside the Enxerim river, on the national highway, opposite the windmill that can be found there. From there is runs in a steady north-westerly direction towards Serra de Monochique, where the terrain becomes very rugged. After several ascents and descents, the path approaches the Odelouca River.
The route then starts to gain altitude and the landscape once again starts to change. Visitors arriving at Fonte Santa are surprised by the small old thermal spring complex, with water at 27°C.
Climbing steadily, you pass through Fonalha, Corte Grande and Portela de Monchique before arriving at Picota, the second highest point in the Algarve (774m). Almost at the end of the route you enter a dense and magnificent cork oak forest, which leads you to Monchique.
