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  • From ups and downs: Vila Real to Pinhão

    Mountain Bike
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    near Vila Real, Vila Real (Portugal)
    Author
    Chris633
    Distance
    21.52mi
    Elevation +
    1959f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofFrom ups and downs: Vila Real to Pinhão Photo ofFrom ups and downs: Vila Real to Pinhão Photo ofFrom ups and downs: Vila Real to Pinhão

    The route starts at the Ecopista de Corgo at the abandoned Vila Real train station and follows the former railway track for a while before turning into the mountains. You will pass by plenty of wine fields and remote vil...

  • Levada do Curral

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    near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    luisfreitas
    Distance
    5.46mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 4.17
    Photo ofLevada do Curral Photo ofLevada do Curral Photo ofLevada do Curral

    Paths are at places very narrow and slippery and sometimes washed away. There are areas where you wil get wet. Don't forget your flashlight. Only walk the levada as far as you think you be able to.

    Muito perigosa em várias zonas.
    Ricardo_Pestana
    Schwindelerregende Tour, die wir vor vielen Jahren (2mal) gegangen sind. Ich würde sie wohl nicht mehr machen. iris So...
    iris:-)madeira

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  • Cascais/Guia ao Cabo da Roca

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    near Santa Marta, Lisboa (Portugal)
    Author
    Martimgs
    Distance
    10.99mi
    Elevation +
    2480f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofCascais/Guia ao Cabo da Roca Photo ofCascais/Guia ao Cabo da Roca Photo ofCascais/Guia ao Cabo da Roca

    Very difficult trail. Do not attempt if not very physically fit. Bring water and a hiking pole is recommended.

    Wow! When did you do this? Some trails might be blocked after the fire in 2019
    Jorge Guerra M

  • Portugal: Barcelos to Ponte de Lima (caminho português, 3. stage)

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    near Barcelos, Braga (Portugal)
    Author
    Joe63
    Distance
    22.76mi
    Elevation +
    1614f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofPortugal: Barcelos to Ponte de Lima (caminho português, 3. stage) Photo ofPortugal: Barcelos to Ponte de Lima (caminho português, 3. stage) Photo ofPortugal: Barcelos to Ponte de Lima (caminho português, 3. stage)

    3rd stage of the caminho português. Start at Albergue Cidade de Barcelos, finish in Ponte de Lima at the small guest house 'Vila de Ponte' in the center of town. Difficult trail because of its length and the heavy rain d...

  • Rio Coura

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    near Covas, Viana do Castelo (Portugal)
    Author
    Galileu
    with abiliomina
    Distance
    6.20mi
    Elevation +
    449f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofRio Coura Photo ofRio Coura Photo ofRio Coura

    This trail forms a loop with the final part overlapping the initial one. The starting and finishing point is in the carpark of Flor de Fontela restaurant; most of the trail runs under dense forest, close to the Rio Coura...

  • Portugal - Serra da Estrela Maciço Central (PR5MTG)

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    near Penhas da Saúde, Castelo Branco (Portugal)
    Author
    AnaMonica
    with Peter Sous
    Distance
    7.57mi
    Elevation +
    2385f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofPortugal - Serra da Estrela Maciço Central (PR5MTG) Photo ofPortugal - Serra da Estrela Maciço Central (PR5MTG) Photo ofPortugal - Serra da Estrela Maciço Central (PR5MTG)

    Circular trail that starts and ends at the camping ground of Covão da Ametade. It's a very scenic trail, with amazing sights of gigantic mountains, lagoons, waterfalls, white fields of snow in Autumn/ Winter and scented...

    SImplesmente lindo!! Dos melhores percursos que fiz ate hoje! Um otimo percurso para amantes de trekking, Hike. Otimo...
    Acosta33

  • [Madeira] Ilha - Pico Ruivo

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    near São Jorge, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    pedroatg
    Distance
    23.35mi
    Elevation +
    6503f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo of[Madeira] Ilha - Pico Ruivo Photo of[Madeira] Ilha - Pico Ruivo Photo of[Madeira] Ilha - Pico Ruivo

    We started in Ilha, Santana (485 meters altitude) and we finish at the top of Madeira Island, at Pico Ruivo (1861m altitude). the path uphill was not very long, about 9km but it was very hard. We decided to take another...

  • SERRA DA FREITA (CANDAL) 17.12.19

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    near Candal, Viseu (Portugal)
    Author
    nuno68
    Distance
    9.02mi
    Elevation +
    2064f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofSERRA DA FREITA (CANDAL) 17.12.19 Photo ofSERRA DA FREITA (CANDAL) 17.12.19 Photo ofSERRA DA FREITA (CANDAL) 17.12.19

    It's the 17 December. The day is chilly, the air feels fresh, and you can hear water streams running all over. It has been raining a lot but not today. Today is just fine with the sun venturing out. It is the perfect day...

  • Serra do Risco with the dogs

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    near Calhariz, Distrito de Setúbal (Portugal)
    Author
    Ninaellie
    Distance
    6.56mi
    Elevation +
    1142f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofSerra do Risco with the dogs Photo ofSerra do Risco with the dogs Photo ofSerra do Risco with the dogs

    Beautiful loop with great views over the coastline. Technical sections are a bit tricky - rough & slippery. Some nice runnable sections.

  • Faro - Olhão Hiking by Railway + Olhão walking

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    near Faro, Faro (Portugal)
    Author
    romuloff
    Distance
    9.95mi
    Elevation +
    69f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofFaro - Olhão Hiking by Railway + Olhão walking Photo ofFaro - Olhão Hiking by Railway + Olhão walking Photo ofFaro - Olhão Hiking by Railway + Olhão walking

    The hiking is actually very easy, but defined as very difficult due to necessary logistics studies before doing it, so not for beginners! Plan carefully, based on train times and expect some trains to be delayed. I mad...

  • Cycling in Portugal - The Natural Park of Alvão

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    near Campos, Vila Real (Portugal)
    Author
    András Herczog
    Distance
    55.06mi
    Elevation +
    8612f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofCycling in Portugal - The Natural Park of Alvão Photo ofCycling in Portugal - The Natural Park of Alvão Photo ofCycling in Portugal - The Natural Park of Alvão

    Attention cycling addicts, this one day tour includes three first category climbs! Yes, three! Marvelous places, nice roads, zero traffic combined with sweat and anaerobe pulse zone. Only 1,5 hour away from Porto in the ...

  • Picheleiros camping - Formosinho - Serra do Risco - Sesimbra

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    near Portinho da Arrábida, Setúbal (Portugal)
    Author
    deanps
    Distance
    10.92mi
    Elevation +
    2395f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofPicheleiros camping - Formosinho - Serra do Risco - Sesimbra Photo ofPicheleiros camping - Formosinho - Serra do Risco - Sesimbra Photo ofPicheleiros camping - Formosinho - Serra do Risco - Sesimbra

    Day 2 of a 2-day hike from figueirinha to Sesimbra. Some amazing views and a definite challenge for one day, because: 1. The climb to Formosinho is steep and slippery 2. Much of the route around Serra do Risco is very...

  • Mountain biking in Portugal - NGPS Series - Amarante

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    near Madalena, Porto (Portugal)
    Author
    András Herczog
    Distance
    40.05mi
    Elevation +
    6398f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofMountain biking in Portugal - NGPS Series - Amarante Photo ofMountain biking in Portugal - NGPS Series - Amarante Photo ofMountain biking in Portugal - NGPS Series - Amarante

    We have this fantastic concept of MTB "races" in Portugal. In every month at least once, there is an event, organized by MTB teams, for you can subscribe for a small amount of money. There is no classification at the end...

  • Parada dangerous

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    near Parada, Viana do Castelo (Portugal)
    Author
    E_Ehlert
    Distance
    3.14mi
    Elevation +
    801f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofParada dangerous Photo ofParada dangerous Photo ofParada dangerous

    very beautiful but dangerous hike/mountaineering. on the top of the mountain I lost the trail, decided to follow the noise of a waterfall. ended on top of rocks, decided to canyoning down. just made it without breaking m...

  • Mountain biking in Portugal - NGPS Series #2 -- Guarda

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    near Sequeira, Guarda (Portugal)
    Author
    András Herczog
    Distance
    52.44mi
    Elevation +
    6339f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofMountain biking in Portugal - NGPS Series #2 -- Guarda Photo ofMountain biking in Portugal - NGPS Series #2 -- Guarda Photo ofMountain biking in Portugal - NGPS Series #2 -- Guarda

    The highest city in Portugal, nearby the Serra da Estrela mountain range. It was just promoted to a Geopark. So from now on: Estrala Geopark Serra da Estrela - Means that the star mountains. First time in my life I ha...

  • Hiking in Portugal - Post Quarantine Hike Challenge

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    near Alfena, Porto (Portugal)
    Author
    András Herczog
    Distance
    28.84mi
    Elevation +
    5577f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofHiking in Portugal - Post Quarantine Hike Challenge Photo ofHiking in Portugal - Post Quarantine Hike Challenge Photo ofHiking in Portugal - Post Quarantine Hike Challenge

    It was time to put on the hiking shoes :) Since we are allowed to use the signalized walking paths now, we thought that we should open this new chapter with en epic hike. I have never hiked more than 20k, ran also max 2...

  • Mountain biking in Portugal - Race Nature #2 stage

    Mountain Bike
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    near Vieira do Minho, Braga (Portugal)
    Author
    András Herczog
    Distance
    42.90mi
    Elevation +
    8314f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofMountain biking in Portugal - Race Nature #2 stage Photo ofMountain biking in Portugal - Race Nature #2 stage Photo ofMountain biking in Portugal - Race Nature #2 stage

    A three day mountain bike stage race in Northern Portugal called Race Nature. The concept is to follow a track provided by the organizers. The time counts as well as to cover the track 100% otherwise the participants get...

  • Cabo da Roca

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    near Cabo da Roca, Lisboa (Portugal)
    Author
    marcos_59
    Distance
    5.08mi
    Elevation +
    873f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofCabo da Roca Photo ofCabo da Roca Photo ofCabo da Roca

    Very nice first part with beautiful scenic view ! Second part of the hike is much more difficult and only for expert.

  • Cycling in Portugal - Slope hunting nearby Porto

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    near Nogueira, Porto (Portugal)
    Author
    András Herczog
    Distance
    54.37mi
    Elevation +
    5561f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofCycling in Portugal - Slope hunting nearby Porto Photo ofCycling in Portugal - Slope hunting nearby Porto Photo ofCycling in Portugal - Slope hunting nearby Porto

    One loop for advanced cyclist. Full of climbs, just in the outskirts of Porto, Portugal. This is a hard core training, without doubt. I assume there are others out the who share the same passion for climbs, just as I do...

  • Alvoco da Serra - Torre - Loriga

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    near Alvoco da Serra, Guarda (Portugal)
    Author
    Morten Bjørnestad
    Distance
    15.19mi
    Elevation +
    4528f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofAlvoco da Serra - Torre - Loriga Photo ofAlvoco da Serra - Torre - Loriga Photo ofAlvoco da Serra - Torre - Loriga

    Hike up the valley to Torre. Then some km along the planalto (paved road) before descending towards Loriga on sand tracks. A part of the climb is very steep, but worth it. The descend was also steep and not a track. Ther...

  • Day 11 Vila de Sagres - Salema

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    near Vila de Sagres, Faro (Portugal)
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    Footsteeps1000
    Distance
    11.40mi
    Elevation +
    1532f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofDay 11 Vila de Sagres - Salema Photo ofDay 11 Vila de Sagres - Salema Photo ofDay 11 Vila de Sagres - Salema

    Vila de Sagres - Salema Many ups and down very hard. It is possible to avoid some of the hills by walking along the beach. Path down hill and up are very steep and almost to the point where it becomes dangerous of falls...

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