National Zero Marker 2 – Fort of São Francisco loop from São João da Corveira

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National Zero Marker 2 – Fort of São Francisco loop from São João da Corveira

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National Zero Marker 2 – Fort of São Francisco loop from São João da Corveira

04:13

60.8km

960m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.7 km for 257 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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22.5 km

National Zero Marker 2

Highlight • Monument

22.9 km

Trajan Bridge (Chaves Roman Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

The Roman Bridge of Chaves, also known as Trajan's Bridge, is located over the River Tâmega and was built between the end of the 1st century and the beginning of the 2nd century. Along with the development of the thermal baths, it constitutes one of the best Roman legacies of the ancient Águas Flávias, which still stands today, withstanding historic floods and the strong currents of the river.

Approximately one hundred and fifty metres long and with a dozen visible arches, the works carried out in the 1930s covered some of the arches and others were still buried in the construction of the houses built there and overlooking the river.[citation needed]
In 2008 it became a pedestrian bridge.

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23.0 km

Chaves Roman Baths Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Roman Baths Museum, recently opened, is a must-see. It is located in Largo do Arrabalde, very close to the current baths. It is the largest Roman bath complex in the Iberian Peninsula. What makes this museum special is that, after an earthquake in the 4th century, the structures collapsed and remained "frozen" in time until they were rediscovered a few years ago. You can see the huge original stone pools where Roman legionaries bathed 2,000 years ago.

The Roman Baths Museum

What to see: It is the largest Roman bath complex in the Iberian Peninsula. What makes this museum special is that, following an earthquake in the 4th century, the structures collapsed and remained "frozen" in time until they were rediscovered a few years ago. You can see the huge original stone pools where Roman legionaries bathed 2,000 years ago.

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23.6 km

Fort of São Francisco

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort of São Francisco (The Main One)
This is the fort that dominates the city skyline and where the statue of General Silveira is located.

What it is today: It has been magnificently restored and operates as a 4-Star Hotel, but the historical area is open to visitors.

Why visit:

History: It was here that General Silveira besieged and defeated Napoleon's troops in 1809.

Interior: You can enter (entry to the courtyard is free) and see the Church of São Francisco. Originally a convent, the church houses the tomb of the first Duke of Braganza.

Views: The ramparts offer an incredible panoramic view over the city and the Tâmega River.

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31.6 km