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Viana do Castelo

Castro Laboreiro

Ponte da Cava da Velha – Bico do Patelo loop from Castro Laboreiro

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Portugal

Viana do Castelo

Castro Laboreiro

Ponte da Cava da Velha – Bico do Patelo loop from Castro Laboreiro

Hard

4.6

(21)

hikers

Ponte da Cava da Velha – Bico do Patelo loop from Castro Laboreiro

05:10

17.0km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

Waypoints

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1.82 km

Dog Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

A rock that looks like a dog's head from the right perspective 🐕

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3.17 km

Charco de Gontamil

Lake

4.61 km

Oak Forest Trail in Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

Highlight • Trail

5.50 km

A very impressive bidge.

The name Ponte Nova indicates the existence of another structure constructed in the same location (or nearby) at one time preceding the current bridge. This may actually be the nearby Ponte de São Brás or Ponta da Assureira.

The bridge linked the Roman road to Espanha through Portela do Homem, passing through Estrimo (in Spain), Ameixoeira, Porto do Vaga and Assureira - Cova da Velha - Varziela - Castro Laboreiro. The bridge was largely constructed in the 1st century, but does not appear in the two most comprehensive lists of Roman bridges.

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7.01 km

Lion's Head Rock, Peneda-Gerês National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

8.61 km

Bico do Patelo

Highlight • Natural Monument

Among the low scrubland, oak groves and winding streams, the imposing granite outcrops that define this mountain landscape stand out.

Sculpted by time, wind and water, they form escarpments and rocks of improbable balance, such as the Bico do Patelo, an immense rock that seems to defy gravity.

In this wild landscape, the mountain goat reigns supreme, agile and imposing, running along the cliffs as if they were trails traced just for it.

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15.0 km

Varziela Bridge and Varziela Village

Highlight • Bridge

Varziela is a typical village in the region, where the stone houses defy time and preserve the authenticity of the past. Among the various historic bridges that still stand, the Varziela Bridge stands out as the one that most clearly shows traces of medieval architecture. However, some argue that this bridge is actually a medieval reinterpretation of an older Roman structure, as was the case with other bridges in the region.

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16.5 km

Laboreiro Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

A picturesque waterfall from the Castro Laboreiro River. The water cascades from the rocky sill, forming a few steps. The streambed is narrow, surrounded by rocks, and the water flows very fast. There's a hiking trail leading to the waterfalls. You can also admire them from the nearby bridge.

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16.5 km

Old Bridge of Castro Laboreiro

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Visit the old stone bridge of Castro Laboreiro. Calm and quiet place

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17.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

3.05 km

1.96 km

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

3.05 km

436 m

248 m

166 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,110 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

22°C

12°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

May 24, 2024,🇵🇹 Rundwanderung „Trilho Castrejo“ im Nationalpark Peneda-Gerês

Today we made our second attempt in the Peneda-Gerês National Park in better weather and ventured to the "PR3 MLG - Trilho Castrejo".

The path is sometimes quite challenging to walk, as the water also finds its way there.

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May 20, 2023,Ponte da Cava da Velha – Rocha do Pássaro Runde von Castro Laboreiro

A wonderful tour with diverse landscapes and hiking challenges. From forest paths with streams and rocky valleys to meadows and steep climbs, everything is there. We recommend. Have fun with it 😘

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September 21, 2025,Peneda-Gerês: 🔝Trilho Castro Laboreiro (PR3) - Von römischen Brücken bis Bico do Patelo

Today was our third hike on the agenda. We had spent the night in Gerês and opted for a route from the Kompass hiking guide Portugal North (Tour 11). It was described as "sporty" there – in fact, it was a slightly modified version of the official PR3 "Trilho Castrejo."

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Ponte da Cava da Velha – Bico do Patelo loop from Castro Laboreiro

Dog Rock

Oak Forest Trail in Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês