Penha Sanctuary – View of Guimarães from Penha loop from Guimarães

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Penha Sanctuary – View of Guimarães from Penha loop from Guimarães

Moderate

4.5

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Penha Sanctuary – View of Guimarães from Penha loop from Guimarães

03:57

12.6km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.13 km

Penha Biodiversity Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There is a lot going on here at the weekend. All recreational athletes come here.

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7.74 km

Statue of Pope Pius IX at the Miradouro da Penha viewpoint

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Large stone statue at the Miradouro da Penha, erected in honor of Pope Pius IX. The big rocks are often so close together that you have to push your way through them.

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8.71 km

Penha Sanctuary

Highlight • Religious Site

The plans for the building were drawn up by the Portuguese architect José Marques da Silva. Work began on August 6, 1930. Marques da Silva broke with traditional forms of …

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8.88 km

Boulder Labyrinth

Highlight • Natural Monument

Paths not marked on the map lead around a pretty rest area through a great rocky landscape.

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9.30 km

View of Guimarães from Penha

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the landscape, it's worth going up the steps.

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9.35 km

Hermitage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Grotto)

Highlight • Religious Site

The small chapel is carved entirely out of stone.

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9.83 km

Moss-covered boulders in Parque da Penha

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you enjoy hiking through nature, this is recommended. I recommend good hiking shoes and a backpack.

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12.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.03 km

4.60 km

1.77 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

4.33 km

2.04 km

1.46 km

195 m

133 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

29°C

13°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

September 27, 2024,Guimaraes, Wiege der Nation [Portugal]

Guimarães is one of the most beautiful historic cities in northern Portugal.

The city is considered by the Portuguese to be the birthplace of their country, as the first Portuguese king (Afonso Henriques, 1109-1185) was born here. Guimarães also served as Portugal's capital during its struggle for independence.

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