Basílica dos Congregados – Bom Jesus do Monte Funicular loop from Braga

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Braga

Braga (São José De São Lázaro)

Basílica dos Congregados – Bom Jesus do Monte Funicular loop from Braga

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Basílica dos Congregados – Bom Jesus do Monte Funicular loop from Braga

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9.60km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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92 m

Basílica dos Congregados

Highlight • Religious Site

The Basilica of the Congregates, is a church in the parish of Braga (São José de São Lázaro and São João do Souto) in Braga, which is part of the former monastery of the Congregates.

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234 m

Commemorative Monument to His Holiness Pope John Paul II

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The monument commemorating His Holiness Pope John Paul II.

This group of sculptures signals the arrival of Pope John Paul II in the city of Braga in 1982.

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761 m

Bom Jesus do Monte Funicular

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Nearly 600 steps lead up to the church, which was built at the end of the 18th century. Alternatively, you can take the funicular.

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4.97 km

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

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One of the most beautiful churches in Portugal with a great view of Braga.

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9.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

2.80 km

1.30 km

636 m

579 m

Surfaces

5.75 km

2.71 km

580 m

470 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

May 24, 2025,🇵🇹 Bom Jesus do Monte / Braga

The pilgrimage church sits majestically on a mountain peak. Two routes lead up – and down again. You can choose the more comfortable route for €2.50 each way, with the world's oldest hydroelectric funicular, or what I consider the more impressive route, via the monumental Baroque staircase, symbolizing the spiritual ascent to heaven. There are 577 steps. I didn't count …

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