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View of Guimarães from Penha – Penha Sanctuary loop from Ponte

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View of Guimarães from Penha – Penha Sanctuary loop from Ponte

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View of Guimarães from Penha – Penha Sanctuary loop from Ponte

02:22

42.6km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.1 km for 284 m

After 18.5 km for 269 m

After 19.2 km for 86 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

12.5 km

View of Guimarães

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the garden you have a great view of the city.

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2

18.2 km

View of Guimarães from Penha

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

18.6 km

View of Guimarães from the Cable Car

Highlight • Viewpoint

Those who can no longer hike can take the cable car down to the valley

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4

18.7 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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5

19.2 km

Statue of Pope Pius IX at the Miradouro da Penha viewpoint

Highlight • Monument

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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19.6 km

Penha Natural Sanctuary

Highlight • Religious Site

7

19.9 km

Descent from Santuário da Penha

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The downhill road from the Penho top to the entrance of Guimaraes is a highlight not to miss.

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42.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

16.6 km

5.69 km

2.79 km

590 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

3.16 km

2.22 km

284 m

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