The Best Trails in Guarda (Portugal)

Rota do Vale Glaciar (Loop Trail Manteigas - Covão d'Ametade)

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rLebre

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Distance

16.17mi

Elevation +

3035f

TrailRank

81| 5.0

PT: O objetivo era concluir a Rota do Vale Glaciar (Rota do Vale Glaciar) na Serra da Estrela. No entanto, o percurso oficial é um percurso linear que parte da vila de Manteigas em direcção ao ponto mais alto da Serra ...

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Videmonte - Passadiços do Mondego

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Hiking

pevens

Distance

7.80mi

Elevation +

1040f

TrailRank

49

The "Passadiços do Mondego" runs approximately 12.5 kms (one way), connecting the village of Videmonte, to the Caldeirão Dam. First Buy you ticket online (1 euro) to enter the walk. A limited number of people are allo...

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Rota da Faias - PR13 MTG - Manteigas

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Hiking

pevens

Distance

3.70mi

Elevation +

1043f

TrailRank

49

A circular trail of 6.0 kms, starting/finishing at the car park "Cruz das Jogadas" located on the slope of "São Lourenço." Mainly on roads/tracks taking you through "an Enchanted Forrest" with many different types of ...

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PR12 Rota da Fervenca - Sabugueiro

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FEEscada

Distance

3.12mi

Elevation +

666f

TrailRank

49| 5.0

PR12 Fervenca Route - Sabugueiro Starts with a small crossing of the narrow and medieval streets of the village. Crossing of the river Fervenca, and climbing up in a narrow path typically used by sheeps and goats. Up ...

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Vale de Loriga

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tinovandenberg

Distance

4.75mi

Elevation +

1253f

TrailRank

43

Nice forest trail (PR2) through the Loriga valley. It took us to a swimming hole named Poco de Broca, after which we returned the same way and swam in the river Ribeira de Loriga. It's almost all downhill, so it gets har...

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Trilho / Hike - Lagoa dos Conchos - Lagoa Escura - Lagoa Comprida

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deferranti

Distance

8.47mi

Elevation +

1178f

TrailRank

43

Great hike from the trailhead / parking at Lagoa Comprida. Follow the path along Lagoa Comprida, then at the junction fork off left to Lagoa dos Conchos, come back on yourself to the previous junction and turn left to co...

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Extended Loriga Trail

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Charlie_92

Distance

10.83mi

Elevation +

2428f

TrailRank

39| 4.84

Beautiful trail bringing you past gorgeous lookout points, a 5km artifical waterway, the town of Cabeça, a Moorish tomb, a Roman cobblestone path, and a waterfall with crystal clear cool water. Highly recommended, but br...

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Foz d'Egua to Piodao (and back)

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Mufty

Distance

3.85mi

Elevation +

1138f

TrailRank

39

This is a stunning scenic walk along an ancient schist trail. Starting at the picturesque river beach of Foz d'Egua, we amble up the little stone bridges to discover the path that leads all the way to Piodao. This is ...

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Portugalthruhike day 22: Manteigas - Belmonte

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gryfolge

Distance

25.79mi

Elevation +

2953f

TrailRank

36

The track starts with a little detour to the trail information office. Then it goes down, crossing the river Zezere and along the river for a while. Then it's a right turn and a walk uphill to Poco do Inferno along PRZ a...

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Castelo Mendo

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barbara62.jackson

Distance

4.07mi

Elevation +

522f

TrailRank

36

Great walk hard down hill then up at the end but nice mix of river, hills and fields. Need to cross river in middle but path gone had to wade.

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Portugalthruhike day 24: Guarda - Pinhel

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Hiking

gryfolge

Distance

25.30mi

Elevation +

1529f

TrailRank

35

A walk out of town by the old medieval road and roman ruins. This stage goes by some of the typical tiny, old villages for this region. Quiet countryside and good views. A little detour is made to see the ruins of Dolmen...

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Mountain biking in Portugal - NGPS Series #2 -- Guarda

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Mountain Bike

András Herczog

Distance

52.44mi

Elevation +

6339f

TrailRank

35

The highest city in Portugal, nearby the Serra da Estrela mountain range. It was just promoted to a Geopark. So from now on: Estrala Geopark Serra da Estrela - Means that the star mountains. First time in my life I ha...

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Trilho Lagoas do Planalto Sítio Ramsar

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Hiking

Mª Joana Mendes

Distance

4.94mi

Elevation +

889f

TrailRank

35

Lagoas planalto Serra da Estrela The path is rocky and goes through several lakes. Take good shoes and a bathing suit. The official indications are mostly not visible. Attention to that!

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Portugalthruhike day 26: Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo - Freixo de Espada à Cinta

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Hiking

gryfolge

Distance

24.93mi

Elevation +

2434f

TrailRank

35

A walk on sandy roads through open farmland with a view to the mountains on the other side of the river Douro. Right before Escalhao there is an old roman bridge. You pass the pleasant little Village of Escalhão. Then it...

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Rota do Javali

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Trail Running

Saraabeiramar

Distance

8.70mi

Elevation +

2333f

TrailRank

35

Trail running on the Pequena Rota PR- Rota do Javali. A long uphil during the first kilometers, followed by a nice view and a quite steep downhill to the village of Manteigas. http://www.estrelagrandetrail.pt/estrela-...

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Covao dos Conchos

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Hiking

PeterMD

Distance

2.84mi

Elevation +

289f

TrailRank

34| 4.84

Great short hiking trail with phenomenal (!) views and a awesome end-point (funnel). The first half of the track is a slow climb along a motorable road. The tracking easy to find and follow. There are quite some boulders...

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Lagoa Comprida

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Hiking

Adam123

Distance

5.85mi

Elevation +

692f

TrailRank

34

Starting at the car park next to the dam (toilets in the shop), this easy walk is fairly flat and goes through some spectacular scenery. The trail is really obvious all the way. We saw a lot of frogs and lizards, among o...

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Portugalthruhike day 25: Pinhel - Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

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Hiking

gryfolge

Distance

18.88mi

Elevation +

3173f

TrailRank

33

First it's a short walk in Pinhel and up to the Castle. Then it's down to the 221 by the Castle gate and then a stretch along the river. After that it's down to the bridge over Coa by the 221 with good views (there might...

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Around Penhas Douradas

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Hiking

amoreno@gibtelecom

Distance

4.63mi

Elevation +

942f

TrailRank

33| 3.67

Hiking in Siera Estrela, Portugal. Path starts from Hotel Casa das Penhas Douradas going via several trails and points of interest up to a lake, Vale do Rossim, where you can swim or kayak. A nice beach bar at the lake i...

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Alvoco da Serra - Torre - Loriga

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Walking

Morten Bjørnestad

Distance

15.19mi

Elevation +

4528f

TrailRank

32

Hike up the valley to Torre. Then some km along the planalto (paved road) before descending towards Loriga on sand tracks. A part of the climb is very steep, but worth it. The descend was also steep and not a track. Ther...

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Covão dos Conchos at Serra da Estrela National Park

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Hiking

Мария Охрименко

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Distance

11.11mi

Elevation +

1234f

TrailRank

30

Our trail included the following points: - Lago Comprido - Lago Redondo - Covão dos Conchos - Albufeira de Lagoacho - Vale de Nave Travessa Save some energy for the last 1-2 km as there you will be gaining 100 m altitu...

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Albufeira de Lagoa Comprida

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Mountain Bike

Remundo 1

Distance

6.16mi

Elevation +

719f

TrailRank

29

It's is more a hiking trail. You will be carrying your mtb for minimum 70% of the time. Really rough terrain, do not get lost, follow the stacked stones after the the waterhole, bring enough water. Did it counterclockwis...

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Loriga Waterfalls

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Hiking

Nicole DeGabriel

Distance

6.01mi

Elevation +

1516f

TrailRank

28

Hike from Loriga to the waterfall called Poco de Broca de Loriga and back to the town of Loriga then to the Praia Fluvial de Loriga where you end.

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Castelo Melhor - Barca d’Alva

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Off Road

Bermuda Rover

Distance

12.77mi

Elevation +

896f

TrailRank

28

Scenic drive/ride that begins and ends on paved roads with a stretch of gravel road in between. Easy route suitable for motorcycles and 4x4.

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Linhares - beginning of GR22 direction Piodao

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Hiking

rhinontheroad

Distance

9.30mi

Elevation +

1677f

TrailRank

28

a nice climb with great views on the village. I just walked back after about 8.5km (and about 500 vertical meters from the beginning) because it was getting dark

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