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Castelo Branco
Covilhã (São Pedro)

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Covilhã

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Portugal
Castelo Branco
Covilhã (São Pedro)

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Covilhã

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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Covilhã

03:55

44.8km

1,600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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After 7.54 km for 130 m

After 44.6 km for 201 m

Waypoints

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Train Station

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7.57 km

Varanda dos Carqueijais Viewpoint

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Offering breathtaking views of the southeastern slopes of the Serra da Estrela, Cova da Beira, and the charming city of Covilhã, the Varanda dos Carqueijais, which rises 1,130 meters above …

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13.0 km

Serra da Estrela Youth Hostel

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A safe haven, day and night, summer or winter.

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15.6 km

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21.3 km

Cântaro Magro

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Cântaro Magro is one of the most iconic and spectacular rock formations in the Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal.

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22.8 km

Serra da Estrela

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Beautiful panoramic views from the highest point in Portugal. You can ski here in winter, and there is sometimes snow even in summer.

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23.0 km

Torre (Serra da Estrela Summit)

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This is the HP of mainland Portugal. The short way up is to drive up to the top, park up and walk 50m to the summit and then go and buy some good cheese and meats from the summit shops!

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23.0 km

Torre – Highest Point of Mainland Portugal

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Centrally located in the park and easily accessible via a beautiful, paved road is the Torre. This is the highest point of the Serra da Estrela mountain range; nowhere in …

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44.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

3.51 km

1.72 km

1.09 km

345 m

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.4 km

4.97 km

340 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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April 29, 2023,Torre
We followed Richard's advice and made the climb first, ending up at the bar for a cold beer.

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