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View of Fragas do Castelo – Pico da Serra de Santa Justa loop from Valongo

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Portugal
Porto
Valongo

View of Fragas do Castelo – Pico da Serra de Santa Justa loop from Valongo

Hard

4.2

(11)

42

hikers

View of Fragas do Castelo – Pico da Serra de Santa Justa loop from Valongo

05:57

19.2km

680m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque das Serras do Porto

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.80 km

Couce Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

nice bridge that allow to see the meadows on the other side and complete a circular tour

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2

5.11 km

Abandoned Stone Huts

Highlight • Historical Site

3

5.37 km

Who lived here?

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4

6.66 km

Half way refueling point

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5

6.91 km

View of Fragas do Castelo

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, the view of the imposing Fragas do Castelo, on the other side of the Ferreira River, is breathtaking. These quartzite towers, a striking feature of the landscape, are a real challenge and an icon for climbing enthusiasts.

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6

7.39 km

This suspension bridge over the Ferreira River emerges from the forest like a magical portal, offering a stunning view of the small valley.

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7

16.1 km

Pico da Serra de Santa Justa

Highlight • Summit

This is the highest point on the ridge of the Serra de Santa Justa. Along the quartzite ridges, the view opens up into an impressive panorama, revealing the grandeur of the landscape in all directions.

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8

16.6 km

At this point, the landscape reveals two distinct worlds: on one side, the view extends over the Greater Porto and the coastline that stretches out on the horizon; on the …

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B

19.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

3.14 km

1.88 km

459 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

4.78 km

2.65 km

678 m

202 m

184 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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