Percurso do Penedo Gordo
Faro, Portugal
Loop trail in Faro, Portugal. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 3.4 mi (5.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 253 ft (77 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 15 min
- High point
- 807 ft (246 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Igreja Matriz 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Passo da Paixão 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Palácio Episcopal de São Brás de Alportel 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Spring: Fonte da Verbena 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Casa do Artesão 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Visitor center: Centro Explicativo e de Acolhimento da Calçadinha de São Brás de Alportel 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Fonte Nova 1.8 mi (3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Percurso do Penedo Gordo
How long is Percurso do Penedo Gordo?
Percurso do Penedo Gordo is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 15 min. It climbs 253 ft (77 m) in total, up to a high point of 807 ft (246 m).
How hard is Percurso do Penedo Gordo?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Percurso do Penedo Gordo?
7 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Percurso do Penedo Gordo?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped. 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Percurso do Penedo Gordo shaded?
Mostly exposed (12% under trees).
What can you do on Percurso do Penedo Gordo?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking.
Where can you eat near Percurso do Penedo Gordo?
Zé Oliveira, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Pereira, 0.8 mi (1.3 km).
Is this a good week for Percurso do Penedo Gordo?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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