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  • Fossil trail / rota das fosseis. Castelo Branco. Penha Garcia

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    near Penha Garcia, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    Joanna7070
    Distance
    1.70mi
    Elevation +
    325f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofFossil trail / rota das fosseis. Castelo Branco. Penha Garcia Photo ofFossil trail / rota das fosseis. Castelo Branco. Penha Garcia Photo ofFossil trail / rota das fosseis. Castelo Branco. Penha Garcia

    Fossil trail. Castelo Branco. Penha Garcia - short trail, but beautiful trail - moderate because of loose stones and rocks. It's quite easy to slip while going down (especially during rain) - the best to do during summe...

    Um concentrado de emoções... O único defeito é ser tão curto... Imperdível!
    Os Pés do Caminho

  • PR1 VR Trilho das Cascatas

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    near Vila de Rei, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    ewel36mendes
    Distance
    6.67mi
    Elevation +
    1135f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofPR1 VR Trilho das Cascatas Photo ofPR1 VR Trilho das Cascatas Photo ofPR1 VR Trilho das Cascatas

    The way was amazing with beautiful landscapes and waterfalls. Not difficult but could be with rain . For sure worth to see.

    A typical Portuguese PR trail, where you walk (way too) much on trails where cars also (can) pass by. The two waterfallp...
    Daviiiiiid

  • Penhas da Saúde - PR13 CVL - Rota do Granito

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    near Penhas da Saúde, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    tiagonmas
    Distance
    5.78mi
    Elevation +
    1070f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofPenhas da Saúde - PR13 CVL - Rota do Granito Photo ofPenhas da Saúde - PR13 CVL - Rota do Granito Photo ofPenhas da Saúde - PR13 CVL - Rota do Granito

    Mais info em https://www.responsibletrails.pt/pt/tour/caminhada/pr13-cvl-rota-do-granito/57920905/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=embed&utm_campaign=embed-plugin-referral&utm_term=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.visitcovilha.com%2F#d...

    Empezamos la ruta un poco antes de la que seguimos y la verdad es que fue mejor porque el cansancio en la llegada es may...
    glorimaripaniagua

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  • PR1 Idanha Rota dos Abutres

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    near Salvaterra do Extremo, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    papaleguas
    Distance
    7.54mi
    Elevation +
    866f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofPR1 Idanha Rota dos Abutres Photo ofPR1 Idanha Rota dos Abutres Photo ofPR1 Idanha Rota dos Abutres

    pt Salvaterra do Extremo é o nosso ponto de partida. É terra de fronteira, com foral de D Sancho II (1229) que assumiu particular importância com a assinatura do Tratado de Alcañices, entre Portugal e Espanha, em 1297. ...

  • Portugal - Serra da Estrela Maciço Central (PR5MTG)

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    near Penhas da Saúde, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    AnaMonica
    with Peter Sous
    Distance
    7.57mi
    Elevation +
    2385f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofPortugal - Serra da Estrela Maciço Central (PR5MTG) Photo ofPortugal - Serra da Estrela Maciço Central (PR5MTG) Photo ofPortugal - Serra da Estrela Maciço Central (PR5MTG)

    Circular trail that starts and ends at the camping ground of Covão da Ametade. It's a very scenic trail, with amazing sights of gigantic mountains, lagoons, waterfalls, white fields of snow in Autumn/ Winter and scented...

    SImplesmente lindo!! Dos melhores percursos que fiz ate hoje! Um otimo percurso para amantes de trekking, Hike. Otimo...
    Acosta33

  • Rota dos Poios Brancos - PR7

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    near Penhas da Saúde, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    Saraabeiramar
    Distance
    4.99mi
    Elevation +
    876f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 3.83
    Photo ofRota dos Poios Brancos - PR7 Photo ofRota dos Poios Brancos - PR7 Photo ofRota dos Poios Brancos - PR7

    Hike on the Pequena Rota 7 in Serra da Estrela. The trail is not always easy to find and partly overgrown. Non the less a very nice round tour with beautiful views of the glacial valley and the highest peaks of continent...

    We chose this trail for a short hike in the afternoon. In the beginning we weren't sure where to go and it helped to jus...
    micerm
    Trail run, was hard to find the trail is some spots, but hikers left piles of stones to mark the way, which helped. Also...
    shooryk

  • Trail historical of Castelo Novo / caminho histórico do Castelo Novo

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    near Castelo Novo, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    Joanna7070
    Distance
    1.92mi
    Elevation +
    282f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTrail historical of Castelo Novo / caminho histórico do Castelo Novo Photo ofTrail historical of Castelo Novo / caminho histórico do Castelo Novo Photo ofTrail historical of Castelo Novo / caminho histórico do Castelo Novo

    Historical trail of Castelo Novo / caminho histórico do Castelo Novo - very easy and short trail, recommended for families with children - beautiful views - historical monuments like castle, church, chapel, but also n...

    Amazing trail!
    Jorge C. Lopes

  • Portugalthruhike day 20: Castelo Novo - Covilha

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    near Castelo Novo, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    gryfolge
    Distance
    24.46mi
    Elevation +
    2671f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofPortugalthruhike day 20: Castelo Novo - Covilha Photo ofPortugalthruhike day 20: Castelo Novo - Covilha Photo ofPortugalthruhike day 20: Castelo Novo - Covilha

    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 ...

  • Portugalthruhike day 19: Castelo Branco - Castelo Novo

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    near Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    gryfolge
    Distance
    24.67mi
    Elevation +
    2343f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofPortugalthruhike day 19: Castelo Branco - Castelo Novo Photo ofPortugalthruhike day 19: Castelo Branco - Castelo Novo Photo ofPortugalthruhike day 19: Castelo Branco - Castelo Novo

    The stage leaves Castelo Branco by the Jardim do Paco, and the main roads out og town. It's an easy walk through the countryside on paved roads, through the villages of Cafede and Póvoa de Rio de Moinhes. (NB: Forgot to ...

  • Rota do glaciar

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    near Penhas da Saúde, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    Pandex
    Distance
    4.30mi
    Elevation +
    2477f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofRota do glaciar Photo ofRota do glaciar Photo ofRota do glaciar

    Rota do glaciar Beautiful walk going next to the zezere river. Easy walk up to the main road next to river, up to covao da ametade There it becomes more hilly and steep, remote and beautiful. Had lunch on a plateau very...

  • Portugalthruhike day 23: Belmonte - Guarda

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    near Belmonte, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    gryfolge
    Distance
    18.97mi
    Elevation +
    2717f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofPortugalthruhike day 23: Belmonte - Guarda Photo ofPortugalthruhike day 23: Belmonte - Guarda Photo ofPortugalthruhike day 23: Belmonte - Guarda

    The stage starts at the Castle in Belmonte, then goes out of town by Ginjal. From there it's a nice and flat walk through farmland. The trail passes the ruin of Torre Romano "Centrum Cellas". Further on you pass Quinta d...

  • SERTÃ (CAMPISMO BOSTELIM) 24.7.2016

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    near Cabeça do Poço, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    nuno68
    Distance
    7.29mi
    Elevation +
    1240f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSERTÃ (CAMPISMO BOSTELIM) 24.7.2016 Photo ofSERTÃ (CAMPISMO BOSTELIM) 24.7.2016 Photo ofSERTÃ (CAMPISMO BOSTELIM) 24.7.2016

    Magnificent trail between Sertã and Vila do Rei. The first half follows a beautiful small river through a very diversified vegetation. There are enough spots along the river to rest and bath in its very clean waters. If ...

  • ZÊZERE (PEDROGÃO) 30.6.2016

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    near Pedrógão Pequeno, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    nuno68
    Distance
    4.80mi
    Elevation +
    1207f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZÊZERE (PEDROGÃO) 30.6.2016 Photo ofZÊZERE (PEDROGÃO) 30.6.2016 Photo ofZÊZERE (PEDROGÃO) 30.6.2016

    This amazing trail is nothing to worry about in terms of difficulty. Only the last 1,5 km ascent gives you some fight but nothing wild. You pass through very different landscapes, all very beautiful, but it is the descen...

  • Pedrógão Pequeno

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    near Pedrógão Pequeno, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    fcon88
    Distance
    4.12mi
    Elevation +
    833f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofPedrógão Pequeno Photo ofPedrógão Pequeno Photo ofPedrógão Pequeno

    Lovely walk with a nice picnic stop it take about 3 hours. The last couple km is uphill tho so be prepared!

  • Portugalthruhike day 21: Covilha to Manteigas

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    near Borralheira, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    gryfolge
    Distance
    20.53mi
    Elevation +
    3484f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofPortugalthruhike day 21: Covilha to Manteigas Photo ofPortugalthruhike day 21: Covilha to Manteigas Photo ofPortugalthruhike day 21: Covilha to Manteigas

    The track starts with a walk uphill on a combination of main road and dirt roads. There are some very nice views over the valley. At the point where the road divides in two (338 and 339) there are great panoramic views t...

  • GR22: Belmonte to Idanha-a-Velha

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    near Belmonte, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    PhilRich24
    Distance
    68.38mi
    Elevation +
    6611f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofGR22: Belmonte to Idanha-a-Velha Photo ofGR22: Belmonte to Idanha-a-Velha Photo ofGR22: Belmonte to Idanha-a-Velha

    A riot of colour on this four day, 110 km Spring walk, passing through several beautiful old villages. But it will be the abundance of yellow, purple and white wild flowers, as well as the numerous types of butterfly tha...

  • Vale das Ovelhas

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    near Vale das Ovelhas, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    fcon88
    Distance
    3.54mi
    Elevation +
    397f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofVale das Ovelhas Photo ofVale das Ovelhas Photo ofVale das Ovelhas

    A fantastic loop on track through the pine forest. Gentle climbs and descents with stunning scenery. Easy under foot, partly in shade.

  • SHEPARDS BALCONY

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    near Penhas da Saúde, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    Siloquita
    Distance
    7.22mi
    Elevation +
    1516f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSHEPARDS BALCONY Photo ofSHEPARDS BALCONY Photo ofSHEPARDS BALCONY

    No trail, rocky and spiky roots. Good hiking shoes needed! The descent is messy - mostly if you hike with 3 dogs :). There are a couple of creeks which need to get crossed - which I guess are much more difficult after r...

  • Upper Zêzere valley ascent

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    near Penhas da Saúde, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    Siggi Matos
    Distance
    3.90mi
    Elevation +
    1742f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofUpper Zêzere valley ascent Photo ofUpper Zêzere valley ascent Photo ofUpper Zêzere valley ascent

    Ascent of the upper part of Zêzere valley in Estrela Mountain. Lateral ascent from valley bottom with passage through Candeeira hanging valley (no road access). SAC-scale: generally T2, occasionally T3.

  • Trilho das Cascatas PR1

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    near Vila de Rei, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    emihayes
    Distance
    6.78mi
    Elevation +
    1125f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofTrilho das Cascatas PR1 Photo ofTrilho das Cascatas PR1 Photo ofTrilho das Cascatas PR1

    Loop from Vila de Rei. The usual spicy Portuguese mix of paved road, dirt forest track, and steep rocky technical scrambles to lovely creek grottos. Definitely recommend the counterclockwise direction for ease of travel.

  • PR5 MTG - Rota do Maciço Central (PNSE)

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    near Penhas da Saúde, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    João Marques Fernandes
    with Aiguille du Midi
    Distance
    7.04mi
    Elevation +
    2175f
    TrailRank
    88| Rating 4.75
    Photo ofPR5 MTG - Rota do Maciço Central (PNSE) Photo ofPR5 MTG - Rota do Maciço Central (PNSE) Photo ofPR5 MTG - Rota do Maciço Central (PNSE)

    O percurso aqui partilhado pode conter erros de GPS ou eventualmente passar por propriedades privadas, ou mesmo através de corta mato e ter passagens por locais que podem ser perigosos para os menos experientes. A descri...

    É um percurso extraordinário em todos aspectos. Lindo e extremamente difícil. Divertimo-nos imenso e apanhámos ainda nev...
    O Viandante
    Gracias por una descripción tan detallada de la ruta. ,👌
    Carlos Sotomayor
    Ui, ui! Esta deve ter sido bem durinha. Mas a julgar pelas fotos, será também espetacular!! Grande abraço :)
    _BIO_RAIA_

  • PR17 CVL - Rota das Pontes

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    near Cortes do Meio, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    Luciano Frade
    Distance
    4.96mi
    Elevation +
    948f
    TrailRank
    86| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofPR17 CVL - Rota das Pontes Photo ofPR17 CVL - Rota das Pontes Photo ofPR17 CVL - Rota das Pontes

    Descubra os segredos do vale das Cortes! Pontes, azenhas, lagares, levadas, poços e piscinas naturais, juntam-se a uma ribeira única para lhe proporcionar um percurso surpreendente em cada curva. Percorrendo veredas e ca...

    Trilhos em ótimo estado bem sinalizados! Zonas muito bonitas.
    Gustavo André
    Caminhada é maravilhosa. Boas vistas da natureza, silêncio e relaxamento total ❤️❤️❤️
    vera Kurenkova
    Muito lindo
    Raquel Monteiro Costa

  • Viagem pelos Ossos da Terra - Serra das Talhadas (PR6 - Proença-a-Nova) - Início em Foz do Cobrão

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    near Foz do Cobrão, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    migueleloi
    with Geny_Faria Rui Laginha
    Distance
    13.41mi
    Elevation +
    2657f
    TrailRank
    85| Rating 4.78
    Photo ofViagem pelos Ossos da Terra - Serra das Talhadas (PR6 - Proença-a-Nova) - Início em Foz do Cobrão Photo ofViagem pelos Ossos da Terra - Serra das Talhadas (PR6 - Proença-a-Nova) - Início em Foz do Cobrão Photo ofViagem pelos Ossos da Terra - Serra das Talhadas (PR6 - Proença-a-Nova) - Início em Foz do Cobrão

    Neste percurso pedestre, optámos por iniciar a caminhada, na aldeia da Foz do Cobrão, concelho de Vila Velha de Ródão. Fica situada no sopé da encosta oeste da Serra das Talhadas, na margem esquerda do Rio Ocreza, no ex...

    Percurso extraordinário pela Foz do Cobrão. Muito boas fotos e explicações. Um abraço forte.
    Tetititu
    Um excelente trilho. Obrigado pela "partilha"
    Jorge Costa Carvalho
    Preciosas vistas del rio Ocreza, saludos 🤗.
    Pájaro Kuy Kuy

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