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Castelo Branco
Covilhã (São Pedro)

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Covilhã

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Bike touring routes & trails
Portugal
Castelo Branco
Covilhã (São Pedro)

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Covilhã

Hard

57

riders

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Covilhã

03:58

45.1km

1,600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 201 m

After 7.54 km for 130 m

After 23.3 km for 52 m

After 45.0 km for 201 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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7.57 km

Varanda dos Carqueijais Viewpoint

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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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15.6 km

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16.6 km

View of Unhais da Serra

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Gravel road between Unhais da Serra and Nave de Santo António. Quiet traffic-free climbing.

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21.4 km

Cântaro Magro

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Cântaro Magro is one of the most iconic and spectacular rock formations in the Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal.

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22.9 km

Serra da Estrela

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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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23.0 km

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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23.3 km

1993 m.
A very beautiful place.

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45.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

3.37 km

1.93 km

1.10 km

341 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.8 km

13.6 km

352 m

212 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

26°C

12°C

2 %

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