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Arco da Porta Nova – Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) loop from Braga

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Portugal

Braga

Braga (Maximinos)

Arco da Porta Nova – Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) loop from Braga

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3.9

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Arco da Porta Nova – Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) loop from Braga

05:20

18.2km

470m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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599 m

Arco da Porta Nova

Highlight • Monument

National Monument since 1910.
- It was one of the gates in the city walls, opened in 1512, during the reign of the Archbishop of Braga, D. Diogo de Sousa

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828 m

Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga)

Highlight • Religious Site

According to tradition, the diocese of Braga dates back to the 3rd century, although historical confirmation dates back to 400. This makes it one of the oldest dioceses on the …

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9.25 km

View of Braga from Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great view of the country from above. Bom Jesus do Monte, definitely worth a visit!

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11.0 km

Bom Jesus Park

Highlight • Forest

Not only the church and the great views, also the park is really very beautiful, so definitely visit.

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11.2 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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11.3 km

View of Braga from Bom Jesus do Monte

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Beautiful view towards Braga

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11.6 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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17.5 km

Braga Portugal

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Inviting city for a day well spent in the company of Friends or Family

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18.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.24 km

3.76 km

2.82 km

2.15 km

1.70 km

485 m

Surfaces

8.69 km

3.82 km

3.68 km

1.22 km

388 m

289 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 30 July

29°C

16°C

0 %

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Comments

September 28, 2024,Braga, religiöses Zentrum Portugals [Portugal]

A very well-known saying in Portugal says, "Coimbra canta, Braga reza, o Porto trabalha e Lisboa festeja". ("Coimbra sings, Braga prays, Porto works and Lisbon celebrates")

Braga is considered the religious center of Portugal. In 1089, the country's first cathedral was built in Braga, and the first bishop of Portugal had his episcopal seat here. Since then, Braga has established …

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Arco da Porta Nova – Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) loop from Braga

Arco da Porta Nova

Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga)

View of Braga from Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro

Bom Jesus Park

Ernesto Korrodi's Artificial Grotto of Bom Jesus

View of Braga from Bom Jesus do Monte

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

Braga Portugal

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