Cave Formation – Lamego Cathedral loop from Lamego

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Lamego

Cave Formation – Lamego Cathedral loop from Lamego

Easy

4.5

(14)

120

hikers

Cave Formation – Lamego Cathedral loop from Lamego

01:04

3.36km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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141 m

Ancient Tree of Santa Marinha do Zêzere

Highlight • Natural Monument

Strictly speaking, there are two ancient chestnut trees in the immediate vicinity, 15m away. The one in the first picture is actually very fascinating, as it no longer has chestnut leaves, but the canopy consists of ivy.

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186 m

View of Lamego and the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Our Lady of Remedies)

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You can also drive halfway up the mountain and either hike down or up from there. Well worth seeing with a great view of Lamego.

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592 m

Cave Formation

Highlight • Cave

a few steps away from the stream.

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657 m

Azulejo tile panel

Highlight • Monument

860 m

Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Staircase

Highlight • Monument

What an impressive structure! You need a bit of stamina to walk to the top.

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1.23 km

Tribute to the Infantry Regiment 9

Highlight • Monument

1.49 km

Lamego Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Magnificent cathedral known for art elements from the 12th century. The colorful vaults are also very beautiful.

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2.04 km

View of the Staircase and Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

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The baroque staircase with 14 station chapels leads from the city up to the pilgrimage church. There are around 700 steps.

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3.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.68 km

1.25 km

400 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

426 m

248 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 11 November

13°C

9°C

98 %

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Comments

September 24, 2024,🇵🇹 - Portugal - Lamego - Heilige Senhora dos Remedios

Today was a rainy day and we took advantage of the opportunity to continue our journey - we landed in Lamego in the Douro Valley with its magnificent baroque cathedral, which stands on a hill high above the city. The route leads over 12 stages up an impressive staircase with 686 steps to the cathedral. Once you're at the top, …

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March 16, 2022,🇵🇹 Lamego

Lamego is a charming town nestled in the vineyard-covered hills of the Alto Douro.
The town is famous for its baroque staircase leading up to the beautiful church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios on the steep hill of Santo Estêvão. There are other sights to admire such as the Gothic cathedral and the Moorish castle. We didn't visit the latter.

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