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Funcho Dam – Arade Dam loop from Centro Nacional de Reprodução do Lince Ibérico

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Funcho Dam – Arade Dam loop from Centro Nacional de Reprodução do Lince Ibérico

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Funcho Dam – Arade Dam loop from Centro Nacional de Reprodução do Lince Ibérico

04:25

15.4km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Centro Nacional de Reprodução do Lince Ibérico

Monchique

Arade/Odelouca

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21 m

Barragem do Funcho

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The Funcho Dam is fed by the Arade River. It was built in 1993 and, in addition to energy production, its main function is to supply agricultural production land in …

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482 m

Funcho Dam

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The Funcho Dam is fed by the Arade River. It was built in 1993 and, in addition to energy production, its main function is to supply agricultural production land in …

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4.41 km

Laranjeiras

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5.18 km

View of the Monchique Reservoir

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6.35 km

View of Odelouca Reservoir from the Dam Tower

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A wonderful hike with fantastic views again and again. Moderately difficult, partly because of a path over a hilltop, is not excessive. It is essential to wear sturdy shoes. It …

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7.34 km

Arade Dam

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The 246-meter-long and 50-meter-high dam was built between 1944 and 1956. A turbine used to generate electricity there, but it is probably out of service now.

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14.7 km

Information Board Via Algarviana

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15.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

4.38 km

178 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

2.61 km

1.26 km

731 m

690 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

27°C

11°C

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Funcho Dam – Arade Dam loop from Centro Nacional de Reprodução do Lince Ibérico

Barragem do Funcho

Funcho Dam

Laranjeiras

View of the Monchique Reservoir

View of Odelouca Reservoir from the Dam Tower

Arade Dam

Information Board Via Algarviana

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