Serra da Estrela – Covão d'Ametade loop from Manteigas

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Serra da Estrela – Covão d'Ametade loop from Manteigas

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Serra da Estrela – Covão d'Ametade loop from Manteigas

06:17

79.7km

2,240m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.6 km for 130 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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6.24 km

Zêzere River in Sameiro

Highlight • River

42.6 km

Varanda dos Carqueijais Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Offering breathtaking views of the southeastern slopes of the Serra da Estrela, Cova da Beira, and the charming city of Covilhã, the Varanda dos Carqueijais, which rises 1,130 meters above …

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48.1 km

Serra da Estrela Youth Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A safe haven, day and night, summer or winter.

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57.8 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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58.0 km

Torre (Serra da Estrela Summit)

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This is the HP of mainland Portugal. The short way up is to drive up to the top, park up and walk 50m to the summit and then go and buy some good cheese and meats from the summit shops!

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58.0 km

Torre – Highest Point of Mainland Portugal

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Centrally located in the park and easily accessible via a beautiful, paved road is the Torre. This is the highest point of the Serra da Estrela mountain range; nowhere in …

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65.4 km

View of Torre from Nave de Santo António

Highlight • Viewpoint

67.5 km

Um vale em forma de "U"

Viewpoint

68.4 km

Covão d'Ametade

Highlight • Forest

It is possible to rely only on a mat and a sleeping bag to sleep here and continue traveling the next morning. This building has a sheltered porch. It serves well, if the weather makes it easier.

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