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Monte Alegre to Roça Sundy Walk, Príncipe
Easy-to-moderate walk on Príncipe from the hamlet of Monte Alegre north to Roça Sundy, a historic cocoa plantation where the 1919 solar-eclipse observation that confirmed Einstein's general relativity was made. Local operators list it at about 4 km and 3 hours with stops.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 4 km, 3 hours with stops, rated easy to moderate. Paths are muddy after rain; carry water and sun protection.
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1.6331, 7.3885
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Visit the Roça Sundy plantation buildings
- See the eclipse memorial at Sundy
- Walk past old cocoa and coffee groves
- Look for Príncipe's endemic birds
- Combine with a visit to Santo António
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+6 m
Total Descent
-9 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
2.9
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.34
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 86.1 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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