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Alvoco Da Serra

Shepherding Route (PR 14) — Serra da Estrela

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Alvoco Da Serra

Shepherding Route (PR 14) — Serra da Estrela

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5.0

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Shepherding Route (PR 14) — Serra da Estrela

03:35

7.65km

1,300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 28, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

Waypoints

Alvoco da Serra

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled at an altitude of 684 metres, Alvoco da Serra is a mountain gem that stretches along the south-western slope of the highest mountain in mainland Portugal. This picturesque village is the closest to the mythical Torre, the highest point in the Serra da Estrela.

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139 m

Public Water Fountain

2.54 km

Alvoco Vertical Kilometer

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This trail is short in distance but huge in challenge. Known as the vertical kilometre of Alvoco, it takes you to conquer a thousand metres of elevation in less than four kilometres, a real climb towards the top of Serra da Estrela. However, it is not at all technically difficult. Each step is demanding, but from the first metres, the reward is the breathtaking views.

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7.39 km

Serra da Estrela

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Beautiful panoramic views from the highest point in Portugal. You can ski here in winter, and there is sometimes snow even in summer.

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7.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

1.45 km

589 m

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

1.34 km

790 m

243 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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