Penha Sanctuary – View of Guimarães from Penha loop from Guimarães

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Guimarães (São Sebastião)

Penha Sanctuary – View of Guimarães from Penha loop from Guimarães

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4.1

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Penha Sanctuary – View of Guimarães from Penha loop from Guimarães

02:38

7.66km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.77 km

Stone Gate

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.65 km

Boulder Labyrinth

Highlight • Natural Monument

Paths not marked on the map lead around a pretty rest area through a great rocky landscape.

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3.82 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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3.95 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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4.25 km

Hermitage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Grotto)

Highlight • Religious Site

The small chapel is carved entirely out of stone.

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4.29 km

View of Guimarães from Penha

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4.67 km

Moss-covered boulders in Parque da Penha

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you enjoy hiking through nature, this is recommended. I recommend good hiking shoes and a backpack.

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7.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.86 km

2.65 km

1.13 km

1.00 km

Surfaces

3.38 km

2.51 km

629 m

504 m

429 m

183 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Penha Sanctuary – View of Guimarães from Penha loop from Guimarães

Stone Gate

Boulder Labyrinth

Penha Sanctuary

View of Guimarães from the Cable Car

Hermitage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Grotto)

View of Guimarães from Penha

Moss-covered boulders in Parque da Penha

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