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Braga

Braga (São José De São Lázaro)

Casa das Estampas – Chapel of the Descent loop from Braga

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Portugal

Braga

Braga (São José De São Lázaro)

Casa das Estampas – Chapel of the Descent loop from Braga

Moderate

4.7

(29)

149

hikers

Casa das Estampas – Chapel of the Descent loop from Braga

03:22

11.7km

280m

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: July 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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440 m

Rio Este

Lake

4.40 km

First Stairway to Bom Jesus do Monte

Highlight • Climb

This is where the climb Starts - it’s worth it!

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4.81 km

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the most beautiful churches in Portugal with a great view of Braga.

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5.17 km

View of Braga from Bom Jesus do Monte

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view towards Braga

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5.23 km

Casa das Estampas

Highlight • Rest Area

As in all pilgrimage sites in the world, a souvenir shop with all kinds of souvenirs and kitsch is a must.

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5.28 km

Ernesto Korrodi's Artificial Grotto of Bom Jesus

Highlight • Cave

The artificial grotto is a very popular place, especially on hot days.

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6.43 km

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

Highlight • Religious Site

Sanctuary of Braga

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6.50 km

Chapel of the Descent

Highlight • Religious Site

11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

3.56 km

1.37 km

581 m

224 m

Surfaces

7.73 km

1.94 km

1.26 km

448 m

226 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

27°C

16°C

14 %

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Comments

February 3, 2025,🇵🇹 Caminho Português - Bom Jesus do Monte - Braga - Portugal

Our second tour today took us to Braga and on the Camino Português to Bom Jesus do Monte.

The city is known for its religious heritage and its religious festivals. To the east lies the neoclassical pilgrimage church of Bom Jesus do Monte with its 17-story staircase. In the center lies the medieval Braga Cathedral, which houses a museum of …

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May 24, 2025,🇵🇹 Bom Jesus do Monte / Braga

The pilgrimage church sits majestically on a mountain peak. Two routes lead up – and down again. You can choose the more comfortable route for €2.50 each way, with the world's oldest hydroelectric funicular, or what I consider the more impressive route, via the monumental Baroque staircase, symbolizing the spiritual ascent to heaven. There are 577 steps. I didn't count …

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