The Best Hiking Trails in Aveiro (Portugal)

Paleozoic trail: fossil of trylobits/trilobites, shells. Rota paleozoica. Dolmen/anta, cave/gruta

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Joanna7070

Distance

3.43mi

Elevation +

522f

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62| 5.0

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Paleozoic trail: fossil of trylobits/trilobites, shells. Rota paleozoica. Dolmen/anta, cave/gruta Short but quite difficult trail due to: - not signalized, without marks which difficulties finding a correct way - loose ...

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PR1 - Trilho da Pateira ao Águeda

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pevens

Distance

7.57mi

Elevation +

528f

TrailRank

59| 5.0

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A nice Easy - Moderate trail recommended for a sunny day as some areas are through trees, and not after a period of rain or high water levels that could cause a little flood water. Views of the water at various stages...

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PR7 Trilha da Agualva - Server do Vouga - 13.2 kms

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pevens

Distance

8.20mi

Elevation +

1463f

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56

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A lovely circular trail of 13.2 kms starting in "Couto de Cima" near the "Igreja de Couto Esteves." Very well signed, spectacular views of rivers, bridges, countryside, with walks beside water cuttings (levadas). Nice ca...

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Trilha - Parque Temático Molinológico - 13.50 kms

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pevens

Distance

8.43mi

Elevation +

1509f

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56

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The "Parque Temático Molinológico" is an interesting place to visit before the start of this circular trail of 13.50 kms and the bar might be open at the end of your walk. Much of the first half of the trail is close to...

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Trail suspension bridge Passadiços de paiva / ponte suspensa Arouca

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Joanna7070

Distance

4.00mi

Elevation +

2031f

TrailRank

55| 5.0

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- Trail leading to the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge - situated on the entry of Passadiços de Paiva - in front of the bar there is the closest parking place to the bridge - you should buy the ticket onlin...

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Sunset hike in mountain Freita

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FEEscada

Distance

8.77mi

Elevation +

1555f

TrailRank

55

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Hike around Mountain Freita with a sunset watch in the watch sight spot of São Pedro Velho. It starts next to the Camping site of Merujal in the heart of Freita. We take part in two charted routes, but the course gets ...

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Trilho dos Três Rios - Silva

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pevens

Distance

9.48mi

Elevation +

1509f

TrailRank

53

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A good 15.25 kms trail. Passed through a lot of eucolyptus trees but allowed us to follow the course of three rivers. Rather than starting in Ribeira de Fráguas, which is the norm, we started the trail in Silva. This m...

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Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead (Areinho) part 2

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xnirsom

Distance

3.21mi

Elevation +

387f

TrailRank

52

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2nd half of the trail (split due to wikiloc waypoint limit) For the 1st half use this link: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/passadicos-do-paiva-trailhead-areinho-part-1-113725652

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PR16 'Sao Pedro Velho' - Arouca

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pevens

Distance

8.08mi

Elevation +

1089f

TrailRank

49

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A 13.0 km circular trail, starting at the "Parque de Campismo de Merujal" near Arouca and in the first 2 kms you go up 200 meters to some fantastic views. Beautiful open countryside, the plateau of the Serra da Freita...

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PR7 Sever do Vouga 'Trilho da Agualva'

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pevens

Distance

8.39mi

Elevation +

1539f

TrailRank

49

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We started / finished this 13.5 km trail in the village of Couto de Baixo, with parking close to the cemetery, and a cafe nearby. After 600 meters we started to descend for 1.4 kms to the bridge over the river Lordelo...

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PR1 - Da Pateira ao Águeda

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pevens

Distance

7.23mi

Elevation +

584f

TrailRank

49

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We have just completed (January 2024) this Trail of 11.67 kms following a long period of rain and bad weather .... unfortunately a lot of the proper trail has been waterlogged, and Seriously Contaminated by a "water plan...

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Trail. Sever do Vouga. Cabreia e minas do Braçal.

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Joanna7070

Distance

6.88mi

Elevation +

1181f

TrailRank

49| 5.0

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- very well marked trail, just follow the signs with "PR 2.3" or "Cabreias e minas do Braçal" - a few points for the possibility of taking a bath in the river and to make a picnic - it's necessary to deviate from the tr...

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PR15 ARC - Viagem à Pré-História (Arouca)

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pevens

Distance

7.70mi

Elevation +

801f

TrailRank

49

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A circular trail of 12.39 kms starting at the "Igreja Paroquial Nossa Senhora da Assunção" on the "Serra da Freita". A great trail which allows you to see spectacular views, and "Pedras Boroas". Rated Moderate, and...

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Passadiços do Paiva - Espiunca - Ponte 516 (15.76 kms)

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pevens

Distance

9.79mi

Elevation +

2858f

TrailRank

49

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A lovely walk alongside the river Paiva before climbing up the boardwalk steps to make a crossing of the Suspension Bridge (Ponte 516), and return. A linear walk of 15.76 kms

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SERRA DA FREITA (PEDRAS BROAS) 30.7.19

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nuno68

Distance

11.49mi

Elevation +

1378f

TrailRank

45| 4.67

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This certainly is an exceptional trail for many good reasons. The scenery is wide and breath taking, the rural world catching, the fauna and flora captivating, and the general feeling compelling. In other words, it seems...

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Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead (Areinho) part 1

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xnirsom

Distance

2.92mi

Elevation +

509f

TrailRank

45

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1st half of the trail (split due to wikiloc waypoint limit) For the 2nd half use this link: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/passadicos-do-paiva-trailhead-areinho-part-2-113725648

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Praia Fluvial do Pedorido / Douro river 16.27 kms

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pevens

Distance

10.11mi

Elevation +

1722f

TrailRank

44

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This linear trail starts / finishes at the "Praia Fluvial do Pedorido" and generally runs alongside the river Douro with beautiful views . Near the beginning of the trail is a small section of boardwalk that on a damp d...

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Reserva Natural das 'Dunas de São Jacinto'

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pevens

Distance

4.83mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

44

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A very simple well marked flat trail (8 kms) winding through the beautiful woodland of the "Dunas de São Jacinto" nature reserve. Time to spend on the beautiful sandy beach when halfway around, but board walk access to ...

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PR4 Cercanias da Freita - Santa Maria do Monte - Arouca

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pevens

Distance

8.25mi

Elevation +

1870f

TrailRank

43

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Trail normally starts at the "Capela de Santa" in Maria do Monte ... but due to road works this time we had to start out of the village. With a climb of about 5 kms largely through woodland, and a decent of 8-9 kms ... ...

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Luso-Mata Buçaco 9km

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B&B Quinta Serena

Distance

5.50mi

Elevation +

1316f

TrailRank

43| 4.33

A cloudy day is perfect for a small walk from the charming village of Luso to the wonderfull divers Palace of Buçaco. We parked in the village (for free) and started our walk with a 5k climb..trough 1 of the 11 gates bo...

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SERRA DA FREITA (MIZARELA) 5.12.18

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nuno68

Distance

7.61mi

Elevation +

860f

TrailRank

42| 3.67

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The day was great, sunny. It looked like spring. Starting CW in the village of Mizarela, this track was to become a big surprise, considering my last hiking tour also in Serra da Freita not far to the west, which was a d...

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PR4 VLC - Roge

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pevens

Distance

5.65mi

Elevation +

1066f

TrailRank

41

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A shorter circular version (9.1 kms) of the PR4 Trail starting in Roge - Trebilhadouro - Roge. Starting in Roge gave us the 4.8 kms climb (319 mts) near the beginning of the trail, and the rest was down hill. A pretty ...

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SERRA DA FREITA (7 ALDEIAS) 28.7.19

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nuno68

Distance

7.45mi

Elevation +

1752f

TrailRank

40| 4.67

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Enter the woods sometimes getting out of trail into a rural world, where terraces are still in use as a beautiful and primitive way of gaining platforms on the slopes for agricultural purposes. The vegetation is varied b...

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PR7 Mizarela and Ribeiro da Castanheira waterfalls

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Bermuda Rover

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Distance

4.69mi

Elevation +

1398f

TrailRank

40| 4.67

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The starting point for this hike was opposite the Merujal Campsite (Parque Campismo Merujal), where there are ample parking places. It is only a 55-minute drive from Porto, so an easy location for us to reach. Startin...

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Feira

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rmcin11028

Distance

22.99mi

Elevation +

1959f

TrailRank

40

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Feira Long day. I was staying off the trail a few miles. I was able to find gps trail data to get me back on the Way. I had a fun time chatting with a couple of New Zealand girls, one was named Jen. We had a good laugh a...

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