Aldão is a region characterized by its diverse and appealing landscape, offering varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. Located near the prominent Serra da Estrela Natural Park, the area features significant mountain gradients, winding roads, and granite peaks. Beyond the mountains, the region encompasses scenic river valleys, rural plains, and forested areas, providing a rich environment for several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
The Aldão region provides a range of…
54
Routes
4.3
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Average rating
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4.6
(39)
225
hikers
5.73km
01:34
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(5)
47
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
(3)
10
hikers
12.8km
04:00
470m
470m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
hikers
5.71km
01:33
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(9)
73
runners
12.0km
01:21
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
23
runners
14.6km
01:56
470m
470m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

14
runners
15.7km
01:41
150m
150m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
9.61km
01:11
380m
380m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
45
riders
99.9km
04:35
1,020m
1,020m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

41
riders
82.4km
04:17
1,430m
1,430m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

24
riders
52.8km
02:35
740m
740m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

17
riders
40.3km
02:02
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(1)
29
riders
29.9km
01:58
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
riders
54.4km
03:42
870m
860m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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23
riders
46.4km
03:26
880m
880m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
59.9km
03:55
810m
810m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
riders
90.3km
06:53
1,460m
1,460m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

16
riders
53.9km
04:28
1,020m
1,020m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

3.0
(1)
14
riders
116km
07:20
1,220m
1,220m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
44.4km
03:28
930m
930m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Aldão offers a range of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The region features 4 routes, which have been explored by more than 4,000 visitors. These routes hold an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars.
The Aldão region, known for its outdoor activities, is located in the Guarda District of Portugal, near the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. This area is distinct from Aldão, a civil parish in the Guimarães municipality of the Braga District.
Yes, Aldão provides road cycling routes, characterized by significant mountain gradients and winding roads, especially near the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. These routes offer challenging experiences for advanced cyclists. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Aldão guide.
Hiking trails in Aldão feature varied terrain, including accessible paths and rolling hills. Routes often explore areas near local towns and points of interest, with options for moderate elevation changes. Guides like Hiking around Aldão and Easy hikes around Aldão provide further details.
Aldão provides diverse landscapes for touring cyclists, encompassing challenging mountain climbs and scenic river valleys. Ecopistas, built on old railway lines, offer gentler cycling experiences. The Cycling around Aldão guide details various options.
The region around Aldão, particularly near the Serra da Estrela, offers varied terrain suitable for mountain biking. While specific technical trails may vary, ecopistas provide paths through landscapes of mountains, valleys, and villages. Consult the MTB Trails around Aldão guide for more information.
Yes, Aldão offers routes suitable for jogging and running. These trails allow for exploration of the region's diverse landscapes. The Running Trails around Aldão guide provides specific route information.
For families, the region offers accessible paths for hiking and gentler cycling experiences on ecopistas. These routes provide opportunities to enjoy the landscapes without extreme difficulty. The Easy hikes around Aldão guide can be a good starting point.
The Aldão region is characterized by the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, featuring significant mountain gradients and granite peaks. It also includes scenic river valleys, rural plains, and forested areas. These diverse landscapes contribute to its appeal for outdoor activities.
Komoot offers several guides for Aldão, including Road Cycling Routes around Aldão, Easy hikes around Aldão, Hiking around Aldão, Cycling around Aldão, MTB Trails around Aldão, and Running Trails around Aldão.
Aldão is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 4,000 visitors having explored its routes. The available routes have received an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars from users. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
The official website for Aldão, referring to the civil parish in Guimarães, Braga District, is jf-aldao.pt. This website provides information specific to that locality.
A contact phone number for Aldão, referring to the civil parish in Guimarães, Braga District, is +351 253 553 787. This number connects to the local parish council.

