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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
16 trails
- E-Bike
7 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Hike
16 trails
- Trail Running
15 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Feb 12, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 16
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 16
- Trails E-Bike
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 16
- Trails Trail Running
- 15
- Total Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,760 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,595 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,923 ft
- Reports
- 137
- Photos
- 91
- Ridden Counter
- 273
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.
• 85 ★ 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.
• 5 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 20 ft • 36 •
Less popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 hour24 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 2.0 • 3,602 ft • 3 ft • 33 •
Similar to . 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!
• 90 ★ 3.2 • 1,578 ft • 0 ft • 18 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. It features jump. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,123 ft • 3 ft • 18 •
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.
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...
Videos of Monchique Mountain Bike
trail: Running Dog
6:38 |
378 |
Jun 16, 2016
trail: Running Dog
6:39 |
1318 |
Jul 16, 2015
trail: Running Dog
2:13 |
164 |
Feb 24, 2015
3:20 |
171 |
Jan 22, 2015
3:59 |
515 |
Dec 31, 2014
trail: Running Dog
5:04 |
273 |
Jun 8, 2014
3:42 |
472 |
May 12, 2014
6:19 |
137 |
May 12, 2014
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Niekn09fM5 | add | report | activity #87906974 | Jan 27, 2026 @ 12:52pm Jan 27, 2026 |
| frostie3000 | wishlist | trail | activity #84598466 | Nov 23, 2025 @ 7:17am Nov 23, 2025 |
| gregb82 | wishlist | trail | activity #83234063 | Oct 29, 2025 @ 2:29pm Oct 29, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| trail | Trail is being fixed, but not ready yet! | Dec 2, 2022 @ 11:27pm Dec 2, 2022 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k100 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge13 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k100 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 | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 16 | 12 miles | 8,760 ft | 10 miles | 2,595 ft | #2,476 | #16 | 91 | 137 | 1 | 2,440 | |
| E-Bike | 7 | 3 miles | 1,007 ft | 2 miles | 1,089 ft | #1,826 | #21 | 129 | 1 | 87 | ||
| Hike | 16 | 12 miles | 8,760 ft | 10 miles | 2,595 ft | #2,420 | #10 | 138 | 262 | |||
| Trail Running | 15 | 11 miles | 8,757 ft | 10 miles | 1,939 ft | #2,002 | #9 | 138 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Monchique
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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)
- Turbinas Connection II (3.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Monchique?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Monchique are:
- November (26 activities)
- April (19 activities)
- June (18 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 1.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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