Hiking Trail of Marmelete (PR6 MCQ)

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Algarve

Marmelete

Hiking Trail of Marmelete (PR6 MCQ)

Moderate

4.5

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550

hikers

Hiking Trail of Marmelete (PR6 MCQ)

02:40

8.89km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2024

Tips

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Monchique

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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483 m

Marmelete Village

Highlight • Settlement

Marmelete is a parish in the Algarve region, Portugal, part of the municipality of Monchique. The village stands out for its historic cork production, which was, and still is, an important part of the local economy.

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1.70 km

Eucalyptus Forest in Monchique

Highlight • Forest

Eucalyptus trees - which are native to Australia, it is worth mentioning - dominate much of Portugal's landscapes. Even though they are invasive species, they create beautiful landscapes, like this site.

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4.80 km

Cork Oak Forest in Monchique

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Cork oaks are a symbolic tree of the Algarve, with the entire coast and interior occupied by the tree. On this trail, which starts from Marmelete, there are several cork …

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8.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

1.82 km

1.32 km

687 m

243 m

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

1.66 km

1.52 km

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

22°C

7°C

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Comments

June 10, 2026,Wanderweg Marmelete (PR6 MCQ)

Beautiful circular tour through cork and laurel forests. Unfortunately also through many deforested areas. Paths partly overgrown too.

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March 29, 2025,Wanderweg Marmelete (PR6 MCQ)

Surprise: a hike through eucalyptus forest and, in part, cork oak forest. Recommended, even if there aren't any outstanding viewpoints. The elevation gain can be strenuous, depending on the heat. I was lucky, it was only 23 degrees Celsius at the end of March.

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