Penela Castle – Buracas do Casmilo loop from Bio-Reserva Senhora da Alegria

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Penela Castle – Buracas do Casmilo loop from Bio-Reserva Senhora da Alegria

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Penela Castle – Buracas do Casmilo loop from Bio-Reserva Senhora da Alegria

07:16

76.8km

1,880m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 36.5 km for 459 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.07 km

Trail along the Corvo River

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Small trail along the banks of the Corvo River.
The best way to access it is from the Serra da Lousã Biological Park, in Miranda do Corvo.

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10.5 km

Fraldeu Waterfall

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Beautiful and relaxed route

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21.2 km

Penela Castle

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Penela Castle stands atop the rocky outcrop that gave it its name (peñela, "small stone hill"), dominating the town with imposing walls and towers dating from the 15th and 16th …

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26.1 km

Swing with View of Castelo de Germanelo

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the castle of Germanelo, started construction in 1142, has a circumference of 107 meters. The part of the N. wall, which has been largely restored, offers a highlight of 18 …

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32.7 km

Chanca and Symbolism of the Freemasons

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There are more in the region.

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42.0 km

Soure Swing

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A Beautiful perspective of the valley.

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48.2 km

✨ Landscapes of rare natural beauty;

🏞️ Lapiaz, dolines and unique rock formations in Portugal;

🌿 Buracas do Casmilo and Bosque do Vale dos Covões are the highlights;

📸 Ideal for photography, geological observation and contemplation;

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