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Viana do Castelo

Barroselas

Pilgrim Altar loop from Barroselas

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Portugal

Viana do Castelo

Barroselas

Pilgrim Altar loop from Barroselas

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Pilgrim Altar loop from Barroselas

02:41

42.7km

460m

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: March 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.5 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.0 km

Romanesque Trail – Lima River Ecotrail

Highlight • Trail

Easy ride condition when path is not impacted by rain

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24.8 km

Pilgrim Altar

Highlight • Structure

Just before reaching Ponte de Lima on the Portuguese Way, a small altar leaning against a tree invites you to pause. Surrounding it are messages of all kinds—some funny, some moving, all with the soul of a pilgrim.

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26.4 km

Azulejo Shrine of Saint James the Greater

Highlight • Religious Site

This simple wayside niche is one of the most photographed treasures by pilgrims on their way to Santiago. It depicts Saint James the Greater in tiles, an art form as Portuguese as the Way itself.

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35.5 km

Parish Church of São Martinho de Balugães

Highlight • Religious Site

Romanesque Church of São Martinho (Saint Martin) of Balugäes from the 11th century. patron saint of this community. It was consecrated by Bishop D. Pedro of the Archdiocese of Braga in the 11th century.

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42.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

11.6 km

10.6 km

1.71 km

Surfaces

30.3 km

10.5 km

1.43 km

251 m

213 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

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Pilgrim Altar loop from Barroselas

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Pilgrim Altar

Azulejo Shrine of Saint James the Greater

Parish Church of São Martinho de Balugães

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