Castle of Melgaço – Castro Laboreiro Stone Bridges loop from Sela

Castle of Melgaço – Castro Laboreiro Stone Bridges loop from Sela

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Castle of Melgaço – Castro Laboreiro Stone Bridges loop from Sela

04:08

78.2km

1,430m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.1 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.4 km

Adega Sabino

Highlight • Restaurant

Local wines, a small but nice outdoor seating area (call ahead +351 251 404 576) The Cabrito do Monte (serves two) that is fabulous! If you do call, you may …

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12.5 km

Castle of Melgaço

Highlight • Castle

There are good stops along the route for a coffee and Melgaço has a really cool old town featuring a tower, open to the public.
The castle is the most …

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30.9 km

Lamas de Mouro Entrance Gate, Peneda-Gerês National Park

Highlight • Monument

39.1 km

Old Bridge of Castro Laboreiro

Highlight • Bridge

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

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39.4 km

Castro Laboreiro Stone Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

One of the most genuine villages in Portugal

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39.9 km

Castro Laboreiro Stone Bridge and Valley View

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very nice village for a visit, good restaurants, hotels and cafes

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39.9 km

Vale Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the valley

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39.9 km

The Women of Castro Laboreiro

Highlight • Monument

To support their families, many men from Castro Laboreiro had to work far away as sailors or laborers. Their wives often waited longingly for their return. This is why they …

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