National Palace of Sintra – Sintra Historic Centre loop from Sintra

Hiking trails & Routes

Portugal

Lisbon

Sintra (Santa Maria E São Miguel)

National Palace of Sintra – Sintra Historic Centre loop from Sintra

Easy

4.4

(25)

504

hikers

National Palace of Sintra – Sintra Historic Centre loop from Sintra

01:12

4.17km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.89 km for 125 m

Customers only

After 2.25 km for 125 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.01 km

National Palace of Sintra

Highlight • Castle

The Sintra National Palace in the old town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
Of all the palaces erected throughout the Middle Ages by the Portuguese monarchs, only that of Sintra has survived to this day practically intact, preserving the essence of its configuration and silhouette since the mid-16th century.

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2.13 km

Stone Staircase in Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais

Highlight • Structure

The stone staircase to the Grotto of the Virgin leads you down moss-covered steps into a cool, dimly lit rocky world – a truly mystical spot in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Between damp rock faces, dripping water, and filtered light, the place feels almost mysterious. Make sure you wear good shoes and have a sure footing, especially when it's wet.

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3.10 km

Meia-Pipa Mural in Sintra

Highlight • Monument

Cozy restaurant located at 7 Escadinhas da Fonte da Pipa Street, very close to the historic city center.

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3.15 km

Sintra Historic Centre

Highlight • Settlement

The historic center of Sintra are a few streets, narrow and full of bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, and especially tourists. It is next to the National Palace, 10 minutes from Quinta da Regaleira on foot, and they have a tourist information booth.

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3.59 km

Liberty Park

Highlight • Forest

The Liberdade Park was inaugurated in July 1937. The Liberdade Park is characterized by an essentially natural development, with an aesthetic, a landscape and a set of interactions that allow a diversity of ecological niches, increasing biodiversity.

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4.17 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.92 km

1.69 km

533 m

< 100 m

Surfaces