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Lisbon

Sintra (Santa Maria E São Miguel)

Pena Palace – Castle of the Moors loop from Sintra

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Portugal

Lisbon

Sintra (Santa Maria E São Miguel)

Pena Palace – Castle of the Moors loop from Sintra

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Pena Palace – Castle of the Moors loop from Sintra

03:07

9.95km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Train Station

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966 m

Path to the Castelo dos Mouros

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Good shoes are well worth it although many tourists surprisingly manage to somehow manage with flip flops .. But the road is very rough, steep and sometimes wet and slippery

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2.93 km

Pena Park

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The Parque da Pena (Park of the Rock) surrounds the majestic Palacio da Pena and is located on top of the Sintra hill, beginning to be built in 1838 and containing several native plant species, as well as others from all over the world. such as Asia, Oceania and North America among others, giving the garden an important exotic element and making it one of the most relevant in Portugal.

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Pena Palace

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This palace, which despite its "youth" (it was built during the 19th century) is one of the most beautiful in Europe, stands on a unique natural environment, that of the Sierra de Sintra, and is surrounded by a botanical garden in where thousands of species from all corners of the planet coexist.

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5.71 km

View of Pena Palace

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The Pena Palace, also known as Pena Castle, is one of the most impressive places to see in Sintra, Portugal. Located on a hill in the Sintra Mountains, this palace looks like something out of a fairy tale.
The Pena Palace is a magical place that combines history, architecture and impressive views. Definitely worth a visit! 🏰🌲🌄

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Queen's Throne Viewpoint of Pena Palace

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A little hidden, but quietly
go right to the front of the rocks, then you have a
fantastically beautiful view of the 🏰.

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7.65 km

Panoramic View from Torre Real

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Stunning views near the Castelo dos Mouros viewpoint. 🌄

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7.81 km

Castle of the Moors

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The castle of Sintra, also known as castelo dos Mouros, is located in the town of Sintra, specifically in the parish of São Pedro de Penaferrim, Council of Sintra.

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Path along the ancient walls of the Castle of the Moors

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The trail along the ancient walls of the Moorish Castle (Castelo dos Mouros) in Sintra is one of the most impressive experiences you can have in the region. This medieval castle, built in the 9th century by the Moors, perches on a rocky ridge in the Serra de Sintra, offering spectacular views and a complete immersion in history and nature.

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9.95 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

2.54 km

2.33 km

795 m

425 m

Surfaces

6.56 km

1.27 km

1.07 km

779 m

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

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Comments

June 22, 2024,Exploring Sintra 🇵🇹🏰

Took the train over to Sintra and headed straight up into the hills.
In hindsight, probably should have done a little more research. From Sintra it's a real stomp up to the castles. We could have just taken the tourist bus like everyone else seems to. Still, good exercise!
We also didn't realise that you have to pay to go …

March 11, 2022,JayBe.tv: Sintra Park & Palast de Pena & Maurisches Kastell

Sintra is arguably the most visited tourist destination in Portugal. Here I take you on a hike to the most beautiful destinations in the Sintra Park.
Park de Pena
Palace de Pena
Moorish Castle

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June 5, 2023,🇵🇹 Lissabon: Sintra Rundtour

We spent today in Sintra - with many other tourists. But if you don't stay at the "peak times" at the major attractions and move around acyclically, you're often almost alone on the road. Many tourists don't walk a meter too much and let themselves be chauffeured as far as possible. Exactly that is our plus.

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May 23, 2025,Wanderung 23.5.2025 Sintra

The castle is worth seeing. Separate entrance fee. Ticket at the entrance.
Sintra itself is incredibly crowded. Book a ticket online in advance for the Pena Palace. The Pena Palace is also incredibly crowded. You have to consider whether you want to spend so much money on the interior. The exterior is free to visit, and you don't have to …

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Pena Palace – Castle of the Moors loop from Sintra

Path to the Castelo dos Mouros

Pena Park

Pena Palace

View of Pena Palace

Queen's Throne Viewpoint of Pena Palace

Panoramic View from Torre Real

Castle of the Moors

Path along the ancient walls of the Castle of the Moors

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