Paderne Castle
This easy walk takes you to the12th-century Paderne Castle, the Ribeira Quarteira, the Arab hydraulic heritage with its waterwheels, and the Mediterranean heath.
Please note that the first river crossing may be flooded in winter.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 6.78 mi -
Average duration: 3h 50 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 840 ft -
Descent: - 827 ft -
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Highest point: 476 ft -
Lowest point: 154 ft
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Start/End: N 37.17542° / W 8.20408° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 387 ft - Paderne
- 1 : mi 0.31 - alt. 266 ft - Crossroads
- 2 : mi 1.33 - alt. 164 ft - Ribeira de Paderne
- 3 : mi 1.65 - alt. 161 ft - Ribeira de Quarteira
- 4 : mi 2.58 - alt. 253 ft - Via do Infante
- 5 : mi 3.5 - alt. 164 ft - Ribeira de Quarteira
- 6 : mi 4.91 - alt. 266 ft - Via do Infante
- S/E : mi 6.78 - alt. 400 ft - Paderne
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