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Portugalthruhike day 20: Castelo Novo - Covilha

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Trail stats

Distance
24.46 mi
Elevation gain
2,671 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
2,513 ft
Max elevation
3,261 ft
TrailRank 
35
Min elevation
1,289 ft
Trail type
One Way
Time
14 hours 25 minutes
Coordinates
3639
Uploaded
July 18, 2017
Recorded
July 2017
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near Castelo Novo, Castelo Branco (Portugal)

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Itinerary description

It's a nice walk uphill into the Serra da Gardunha to wonderful views over the valley. From the top the trail descends down to the little nice village of Alcongosta. From here the trail provides beautiful views of Serra da Estrela. Then it's an easy walk into Fundão. Out of Fundão there is some roadwalking at first, then through farmland to Alcaria and Tortosendo. From Tortosendo I chose the N230, but there is a more scenic option via the Casal da Serra. Ask the locals for information.

Waypoints

PictographPanorama Altitude 3,176 ft
Photo ofSerra do Gordunha

Serra do Gordunha

Serra do Gordunha

PictographProvisioning Altitude 2,281 ft

Village of Alcongosta - Cafes

Village of Alcongosta - Cafes

PictographRiver Altitude 1,291 ft

Ribeira da Meimoa

Ribeira da Meimoa

PictographProvisioning Altitude 1,366 ft

Village of Alcaria - cafes and minimercado

Village of Alcaria - cafes and minimercado

PictographProvisioning Altitude 1,809 ft

Village of Tortosendo

Village of Tortosendo

PictographIntersection Altitude 1,826 ft

Take off to Casal da Serra

Take off to Casal da Serra

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