Pilatos' Balcony – Cape Papoa loop from Ferrel

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Portugal

Leiria

Ferrel

Pilatos' Balcony – Cape Papoa loop from Ferrel

Hard

4.3

(4)

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Pilatos' Balcony – Cape Papoa loop from Ferrel

07:24

28.8km

110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

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Peniche/Santa Cruz

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.43 km

Praia do Baleal

Beach

6.71 km

South Baleal Beach

Highlight • Beach

beautiful sandy beach, many surfers

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18.0 km

Cabo Carvoeiro Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The lighthouse was built in 1758 by Royal Charter. The Cabo Carvoeiro is a prominent cape along the southern Portuguese coast

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18.1 km

Cape Cavoeiro is behind the lighthouse. There is also a parking lot here. Theoretically, you can also go down a flight of stairs, but at your own risk, since there are signs warning you of stones breaking off.

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18.3 km

Pilatos' Balcony

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A balcony created by nature in a stunning landscape in a beautiful location.

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19.4 km

Coastal Rock Formations of Peniche

Highlight • Natural Monument

22.3 km

View of the Cliffs of Peniche

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a fantastic view.

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22.3 km

Cape Papoa

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful little peninsula, ideal for a little trip. Here you have a fantastic view.

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22.7 km

Wooden Boardwalk at Peniche Cliffs

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Here a small wooden bridge leads over the cliffs. The bridge looks relatively new and makes a very stable impression.

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28.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

10.2 km

4.00 km

2.04 km

232 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

8.61 km

3.57 km

3.34 km

1.15 km

681 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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Pilatos' Balcony – Cape Papoa loop from Ferrel

South Baleal Beach

Cabo Carvoeiro Lighthouse

Cabo Carvoeiro Cliffs

Pilatos' Balcony

Coastal Rock Formations of Peniche

View of the Cliffs of Peniche

Cape Papoa

Wooden Boardwalk at Peniche Cliffs

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