Fonte Grande de Alte – Rocha da Pena loop from Alte

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Algarve

Alte

Fonte Grande de Alte – Rocha da Pena loop from Alte

Hard

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Fonte Grande de Alte – Rocha da Pena loop from Alte

02:09

31.6km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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719 m

Germano Bikes

Highlight • Structure

Café and bicycle repair shop in one. Delicious tapas.

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727 m

This is a bike café dedicated exclusively to cyclists, in Alte (Loulé). It is a mandatory meeting point for cyclists traveling the roads and paths of the Algarve coast, as well as a stop to rest and sample typical cuisine.

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1.41 km

Fonte Grande de Alte

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It's a village in the interior of the Algarve. The Ribera de Alte River flows from a mighty spring. The water is said to be very healthy and can be …

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1.80 km

Fonte Grande de Alte

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The main attraction in Alte is Fonte Grande, a beautiful natural pool transformed into a bathing area, where the spring gushes forth in cold, crystal-clear water. A stone channel carries …

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7.87 km

Information Board and Water Fountain at Rocha da Pena

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Information board and starting point for climbing the table mountain "Rocha da Pena". There is also a place to sit and a water dispenser here.

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8.51 km

Old Well Structure at Rocha da Pena

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Located right next to the gravel track and is easier to reach on foot. Opposite you can see the table mountain "Rocha da Pena".

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8.93 km

Rocha da Pena

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wonderful hiking route with nice views and places to rest. Small paths lead up and down the hill.

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26.8 km

Rocha dos Soidos

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The rock massif of Rocha dos Soidos rises about 10 km northeast of Alte. The 467 m high cliffs fall on the north side so the most beautiful view of the massif is from the north side.

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31.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

3.06 km

1.50 km

682 m

Surfaces