The Best Trails in Viseu (Portugal)

PR1 - Vila de Muros - Rota da Água e da Pedra

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Hiking

pevens

Distance

4.59mi

Elevation +

899f

TrailRank

60| 5.0

A pretty trail of 7.39 kms providing a lot of shade in areas, and in other parts views overlooking the valley below. Starts in Vila de Muros close to the "Capela do Senhor da Agonia" and after passing the cemetery drops ...

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PR2 Birch trail (Rota das Bétulas)

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Hiking

FEEscada

Distance

6.61mi

Elevation +

1483f

TrailRank

59

PR2 Rota das Bétulas (Birch trail). The municipality of São Pedro do Sul prepared this amazing trail through the mountains of Freita and Arada. It starts in the Camping Site of Retiro da Fraguinha, headed towards Póvoa...

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PR 7 The Poldras route - Fataunços

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Hiking

FEEscada

Distance

8.32mi

Elevation +

1391f

TrailRank

57

The Poldras route has been designed by the municipality of Vouzela. The Poldras are a small part of the route while crossing the small river. The poldras are a set of stones placed sequentially in order for pedestrians ...

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PR4 CNF - ENCOSTA DA SERRA

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Hiking

pevens

Distance

5.73mi

Elevation +

1106f

TrailRank

49

A circular trail of 9.2 kms starting / finishing at the "Parque de Merendas do Bustelo", with a small village cafe nearby. Taking you up to the high point (3.4 kms) of Alhoes, and down crossing twice the Bestança river,...

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PR4 SPS - Rota da Cabra e do Lobo (12.5 kms)

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Hiking

pevens

Distance

7.57mi

Elevation +

1824f

TrailRank

49

A lovely well marked circular trail starting / finishing in the historical Aldeia da Pena. Best to complete this trail when its not over hot, or after periods of rain which could make it more difficult, therefore May ...

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Six Senses trail - Samodães (Douro Valley)

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Hiking

pevens

Distance

4.75mi

Elevation +

1053f

TrailRank

48| 5.0

A pleasant walk giving a great view of the river Douro and the vines. Not difficult but classed as moderate because of the climb. Started the walk away from the Six Senses Hotel due to limited parking available. R...

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PR4 - Route of the Caminhos com Alma - Caramulo

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Hiking

FEEscada

Distance

6.88mi

Elevation +

1145f

TrailRank

44

Municipality created route - PR4. It’s official kick start is in Covelo de Arca, but this path opted for finishing uphill, meaning start right from the Anta de Arca (megalitic monument) Since this route is circular it b...

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PR2 Rota dos Narcissus - Carregal do Sal

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Hiking

pevens

Distance

8.91mi

Elevation +

1033f

TrailRank

44

This trail was 14.35 kms and the direction taken was good, leaving us with the 3 kms walk up in two stages. The first half of the trail is the best with open views, fantastic rock formations and interesting Dolmens. Th...

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PR3 Vale de Aveloso (Tendais - Aveloso - Tendais)

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Hiking

pevens

Distance

7.05mi

Elevation +

1427f

TrailRank

44

We started this trail at the "Igreja Paroquial de Trndais" because it provided us with easier access by car, and then followed the trail direction to Merdaos. After leaving Aveloso we sat in a field for a picnic with a ...

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PR2 Birch + Inca trail (Bétulas + Incas route

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Hiking

FEEscada

Distance

9.44mi

Elevation +

2336f

TrailRank

44

This route is a partial PR2 Birch trail (7km) combined with a detour through a very interesting path, known as the Inca route (8km) The PR2 Birch Trail does not need any presentation, it’s actually presented twice in my...

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Quinta De S. Bernardo

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Hiking

Lauren Richardson

Distance

6.53mi

Elevation +

1496f

TrailRank

43

If you are staying at Quinta De S. Bernardo this is a great hike to see local area. It starts through the vineyard of the Quinta and then up to Mesão Frio town. From there it climbs to a viewing point that gives fantasti...

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Inca Trail from Povoa das Leiras

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Bermuda Rover

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Distance

3.80mi

Elevation +

1168f

TrailRank

42| 4.67

Loop from Povoa das Leiras, including the Inca Trail Whilst not in the same calibre as the famed Peruvian Inca Trail that leads to Machu Picchu, Portugal has its own mountainside hiking trail that has been nicknamed t...

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Inca’s Route

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Hiking

FEEscada

Distance

6.72mi

Elevation +

1201f

TrailRank

42

Starting next to Fraguinha camping, and taking the PR2 towards Póvoa das Leiras (anti-clockwise direction), we go down following a watering channel. Down the path we find a small chapel and 150 meters down the road we ta...

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PR1 trilho das levadas e do rio

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Hiking

pevens

Distance

7.91mi

Elevation +

1220f

TrailRank

42

PR1 trilho das levadas e do rio: A beautiful trail nearly always close to rivers, or the sound of running water. With a lot of the trail in the shade or under trees, it would be great even on a very hot sunny day. A...

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Quinta Sta Eufemia Ramble

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Walking

arby101ca

Distance

6.06mi

Elevation +

75f

TrailRank

40

From Regua to the top of Monte S. Domingos by taxi. Descended through villages and vineyard terraces to Sta Eufemia chapel for lunch. Then to Quinta Sta Eufemia for a port winery tour and tasting. Visited the chapel and ...

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SERRA DA FREITA (CANDAL) 17.12.19

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Hiking

nuno68

Distance

9.02mi

Elevation +

2064f

TrailRank

39

It's the 17 December. The day is chilly, the air feels fresh, and you can hear water streams running all over. It has been raining a lot but not today. Today is just fine with the sun venturing out. It is the perfect day...

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PR4 Rota dos Caminhos com Alma

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Bermuda Rover

Distance

6.72mi

Elevation +

1073f

TrailRank

39

The trails on this route pass through some gorgeous areas, offering up views of the beautiful surrounding countryside along the way. Parts of the trail also meander through old villages with their traditional granite bui...

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S.Martinho - Crasto/Lagoa - S.Martinho

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Hiking

Dx5

Distance

5.80mi

Elevation +

869f

TrailRank

39

Circular track, starting at S.Martinho, visiting Lagoa do Ferronhe, climbing to Crasto chapel and back to S.Martinho.

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Orange tree route (PR8 partial)

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Hiking

FEEscada

Distance

9.49mi

Elevation +

1549f

TrailRank

39

Orange tree Route or Rota da Laranja was established by São Pedro do Sul Municipality. The orange trees are abundant in this area and the fruit is particularly tasty here. The abundance of water and the great exposure ...

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Caminho Interior Etappe Viseu - Almargem

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Hiking

PeterMD

Distance

11.01mi

Elevation +

761f

TrailRank

38| 5.0

Following the officially marked Camino Interior from Viseu to Almargem. Starting at the Cathedral in the old city of Viseu, via the suburbs through the woods and vineyards.

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N2 - Day 2/4 - Viseu - Vila de Rei

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Road Bike

Andre Lima Cabrita

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Distance

121.18mi

Elevation +

8146f

TrailRank

38

Crossing the National Road N2 from Chaves to Faro 735Km's in 4 days, we crossed the Lousã Mountain. From Santa Comba Dão until the Penacova the original N2 was changed into IP3, where bicycles cannot ride, so there is an...

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PR2 River Gaia route

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Hiking

FEEscada

Distance

3.85mi

Elevation +

699f

TrailRank

35

This circular route takes place in the village of Arcozelo das Maias. It all revolves around river Gaia, a mountain river that has its spring somewhere in a little mountain called Ladario and goes all the way down the h...

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REFRESH 1 - Oak Tree - São Pedro Sul

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Hiking

Isabel Melo

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Distance

4.28mi

Elevation +

558f

TrailRank

35| 4.67

Amazing circular path leaving directly from the Oak Tree House, through the ecopista and back by the Roman path next to the Vouga river

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PR7 VZL - Percurso das Poldras - Fatauncos

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Hiking

pevens

Distance

7.76mi

Elevation +

1286f

TrailRank

35

A very well marked trail of 12.49 kms. Ideal for the hot weather as a fair amount of shade, but best not to do during the rainy season due to difficult river crossings ... one crossing would be a problem but a proper bri...

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PR6 VZL Medieval Trail from Cambra

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Hiking

Bermuda Rover

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Distance

5.38mi

Elevation +

745f

TrailRank

34

On Monday, Bev and I were joined by Angela and Paul to walk the PR6 VZL Medieval Trail, from the village of Cambra. This well marked 8km loop is an established hiking trail, that encompasses a mixture of villages and cou...

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