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Unhais da Serra Ascent loop from Covilhã

Unhais da Serra Ascent loop from Covilhã

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Unhais da Serra Ascent loop from Covilhã

03:22

50.6km

1,300m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.9 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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26.4 km

Unhais da Serra Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is just the best road for gravel cycling to the top of Portugal. The town Unhais da Serra is the "traffic-free" best approach to the Torre summit (1993m.)

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39.4 km

Serra da Estrela Youth Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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44.8 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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50.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

18.3 km

4.21 km

1.28 km

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.1 km

3.52 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,600 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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Monday 6 July

29°C

17°C

0 %

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Unhais da Serra Ascent

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Varanda dos Carqueijais Viewpoint

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