The Best Hiking Trails in Portalegre (Portugal)

Serra de São Mamede: PR1 MRV - Portagem - Marvão Loop

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RoboDove

Distance

5.68mi

Elevation +

1289f

TrailRank

76| 4.92

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A technically easy but fairly strenuous walk on the ancient access road up to Marvão, starting in the aptly named village of Portagem. Follows the official PR1 MRV route, except this route takes in the centre of the wond...

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Serra de São Mamede: Quinta do Barrieiro - Apartadura Dam - Pico de São Mamede Loop

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RoboDove

Distance

10.35mi

Elevation +

2070f

TrailRank

60

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A fairly strenuous walk that encompasses the lake and dam of Apartadura, and then goes up to the highest peak of the natural park: Pico the São Mamede. The difficulty rating is mostly due to a few locations where the ter...

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Trilho do Conhal (PR 4 Nisa) Monte de Arneiro

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pevens

Distance

6.59mi

Elevation +

837f

TrailRank

56| 2.67

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Well marked 10.61 km trail rated Easy to moderate only because of a 1.5 km walk up and down. You can visit the "Buraco da Faiona", and the rocks (Conhal) where once they used to pan for gold. Good views of soaring bird...

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Elvas, Forte da Graça, Forte de Santa Luzia en Forte de São Pedro

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Beljaars

Distance

7.39mi

Elevation +

1073f

TrailRank

55| 4.0

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Combining all the highlights of Elvas in one magnificent walk. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the forts!

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PR 1 Castelo de Vide e Serra de São Paulo

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pevens

Distance

6.00mi

Elevation +

764f

TrailRank

54

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Simple well marked trail returning back up into the "Castelo de Vide". An easy 9.65 kms passing a "Circuito de Manutenção" and highlighting chapels and fountains. Rated 5 /5

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Serra de São Mamede: PR1 CVD - Castelo de Vide - S. Paulo Hills Loop

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RoboDove

Distance

6.08mi

Elevation +

860f

TrailRank

49| 4.67

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An easy walk following the official PR1 route starting and ending in Castelo de Vide. Great views and highly recommended way to see the town of Castelo de Vide for the first time if you get the chance. The walk starts...

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Marvao to Castelo de Vide

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Hilltoptreks

Distance

5.87mi

Elevation +

666f

TrailRank

48| 5.0

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Beautiful 10k walk through old woodlands and ancient pathways with panoramic views over Alentajo Portugal and Spain

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Fonte do Regalo, Fonte Nova and Igreja Senhor do Bonfim from Castelo de Vide

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ingrid2430

Distance

6.38mi

Elevation +

774f

TrailRank

46

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Loop trail from Castelo de Vide with a lot of shade and ancient paths. It has some tarmac but not much. It gently climbs the hill opposite the town to the chapel at the top passing many ancient and newer constructions. I...

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CR Adventures 110623: Portugal - Marvão

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rje.ellis

Distance

2.68mi

Elevation +

318f

TrailRank

44

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Marvão a absolutely stunning place perched on the top of a mountain and definitely not a place to be missed. We stayed overnight within the castle walls in wonderful accommodation which enabled us to get up early to expl...

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PR3 PTG - Percurso de Alegrete

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Greenery Corner

Distance

8.06mi

Elevation +

791f

TrailRank

39

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General feeling: Nice trail but a lot of agricultural pressure (eucalyptus, cattle, machinery and desertification) which spoils the authenticity of the fauna and flora of the area. Make sure to take a look at the castle...

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Marvao walk

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lookgofind

Distance

5.10mi

Elevation +

1204f

TrailRank

38

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A great walk in Marvão, Alto Alentejo, Portugal with fantastic panoramic views, wonderful countryside and interesting historical sites.

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Portugalthruhike day 18: Nisa - Castelo Branco

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gryfolge

Distance

33.62mi

Elevation +

2657f

TrailRank

34

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Beautiful walk along the route GR40 from Nisa to Vila Velha de Ródão. Nice views over river Tejo. (Note: At som point, for some hundred meters I forgot to resume trail.) From Vila Vela you walk along the road, at first -...

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City walk @ Elvas PT

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WaJe

Distance

7.65mi

Elevation +

1181f

TrailRank

33

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A rather good walk - a hike almost - around Elvas, its hills and forts. On the north-west, on the way to Forte da Graça, the dog and I jumped two fences, so please bear this in mind. Therefore, it may be best to use Belj...

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PR2 MRV 'Percurso de Galegos'

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Gorco001

Distance

10.47mi

Elevation +

1407f

TrailRank

33| 3.33

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We took this trail in the wrong way but you can use it in both directions. Please remove the straight line from Galegos to Marvao

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Marvao-Castelo de Vide-Pomarinho

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acwolff

Distance

9.24mi

Elevation +

886f

TrailRank

32

A walk over the old roads between Marvao and Castelo de Vide More pictures and maps see http://www.andrewolff.nl/FotoSerie/Spanje/2011/0508/index.html

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Camping Pomarinho-Castelo de Vide - PR 1 CVD

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johnkempeneers

Distance

9.31mi

Elevation +

1152f

TrailRank

31

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PR 1 CVD . Starting point at Camping Pomarinho. That means that you will have to walk 2,5 Km to enter the circular walk. But it is worth it :-)

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Portugalthruhike day16: Portalegre - Marvão

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gryfolge

Distance

12.60mi

Elevation +

2454f

TrailRank

31

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Following a local PR trail through a forestry hill when in the outskirts of town. Then som roadwalking before taking off onto a dirt track, walking uphill to great views. Then back on the road for a short while to Portag...

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Barragem da Apartuda - extra climb parque de Esculturas

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Joran Faes

Distance

5.64mi

Elevation +

833f

TrailRank

30

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Around the water reservoir of Apartuda. With an extra climb through the Parque de Esculturas de Marvão for superb view.

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PR2 MRV Marvao Galegos

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trutinowski

Distance

7.63mi

Elevation +

860f

TrailRank

30

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PR 2 basically ok nice views an Marvao and the Castel BUT 4 KM on the road I don’t understand why this trail is so high rated it is a pity

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Esperança trail @ Esperança PT

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WaJe

Distance

9.99mi

Elevation +

866f

TrailRank

30

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The Esperança trail makes for a nice 16kms walk. The first 1-plus km is along a paved road, but then afterwards - with a few exceptions - you find yourself on dirt roads. If there is a central theme to the walk, it proba...

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Portugalthruhike day 17: Marvão - Nisa

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gryfolge

Distance

21.75mi

Elevation +

1010f

TrailRank

29

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The track follows the old medieval route between Marvão and Castelo de Vide (red and yellow signs). It's a peaceful stage with some nice views. From Castelo de Vide to Nisa you walk on main road, with the purpose of cutt...

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Portugalthruhike day 15: Monforte - Portalegre

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gryfolge

Distance

20.70mi

Elevation +

948f

TrailRank

28

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A walk through farmland with cattle and sheep. Opening and closing gates from Monforte to Assumar. From Assumar to Urra you walk on a quiet paved road, and from Urra to Portalegre on a dirt road. It's a nice walk. The vi...

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Maravo - Casa do Brasao and back

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lookgofind

Distance

5.02mi

Elevation +

259f

TrailRank

28

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A local walk near Marvao from Casa do Brasão, our holiday home in Barretos and back. An 8 kilometer walk along ancient paths through typical Alentejo countryside past small hamlets and farms with plenty of farm animals a...

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Cork Shack Marvao - Escusa Ancient Lime Ovens

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Dewi Jones

Distance

3.25mi

Elevation +

476f

TrailRank

28| 4.33

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A walk from Cork Shack Marvao, Escusa up into the cork oak and pine woods and down past the stalactites rock formations , the (Roman ) ancient lime ovens of Escusa (Fornos de cal e caleiras de Escusa) along country lanes...

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Beira from campsite

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ewatts56

Distance

4.89mi

Elevation +

236f

TrailRank

27

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Shortish and fairly easy circular hike to the town of Beira and back to the campsite, up to the old railway station. Partly on tarred roads and partly on local tracks. Good combination of ups and downs. Allow 2 hours. Ve...

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