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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Alcains

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Alcains

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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Alcains

08:11

151km

2,780m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 36.4 km for 166 m

After 60.9 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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60.9 km

Varanda dos Carqueijais Viewpoint

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Offering breathtaking views of the southeastern slopes of the Serra da Estrela, Cova da Beira, and the charming city of Covilhã, the Varanda dos Carqueijais, which rises 1,130 meters above …

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66.3 km

Serra da Estrela Youth Hostel

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A safe haven, day and night, summer or winter.

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74.2 km

Mary statue in the rocks

Highlight • Monument

74.7 km

Cântaro Magro

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cântaro Magro is one of the most iconic and spectacular rock formations in the Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal.

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76.2 km

Serra da Estrela

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Beautiful panoramic views from the highest point in Portugal. You can ski here in winter, and there is sometimes snow even in summer.

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76.3 km

Torre (Serra da Estrela Summit)

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This is the HP of mainland Portugal. The short way up is to drive up to the top, park up and walk 50m to the summit and then go and buy some good cheese and meats from the summit shops!

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151 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

94.9 km

48.0 km

5.44 km

2.84 km

361 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

136 km

14.5 km

573 m

342 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

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17°C

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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Alcains

Varanda dos Carqueijais Viewpoint

Serra da Estrela Youth Hostel

Mary statue in the rocks

Cântaro Magro

Serra da Estrela

Torre (Serra da Estrela Summit)

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