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Castelo Branco

Covilhã (São Pedro)

View of Serra da Estrela loop from Covilhã

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Bike touring routes & trails

Portugal

Castelo Branco

Covilhã (São Pedro)

View of Serra da Estrela loop from Covilhã

Hard

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View of Serra da Estrela loop from Covilhã

07:36

101km

2,400m

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: May 15, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 94.0 km for 130 m

After 100 km for 201 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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38.6 km

View of Serra da Estrela

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53.2 km

Portela Selada

Mountain Pass

64.6 km

View of the Serra da Estrela Mountain Road

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76.3 km

Lakes Viewpoint of Serra da Estrela

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Very beautiful lakes in the rocks

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78.5 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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85.9 km

View of Torre from Nave de Santo António

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93.9 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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101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.5 km

33.8 km

4.62 km

321 m

197 m

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

90.6 km

9.18 km

432 m

335 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

26°C

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View of Serra da Estrela loop from Covilhã

View of Serra da Estrela

View of the Serra da Estrela Mountain Road

Lakes Viewpoint of Serra da Estrela

Torre (Serra da Estrela Summit)

View of Torre from Nave de Santo António

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