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Castelo de Penela – Penela Castle loop from Condeixa-a-Nova

Castelo de Penela – Penela Castle loop from Condeixa-a-Nova

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Castelo de Penela – Penela Castle loop from Condeixa-a-Nova

02:50

62.1km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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After 48.2 km for 529 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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14.7 km

Penela Castle stands atop the rocky outcrop that gave it its name (peñela, "small stone hill"), dominating the town with imposing walls and towers dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. Founded in the 11th century by D. Sesnando Davides, it formed part of the Mondego defensive line, and its walls still reach 19 meters in height today.

From the original fortress arose the castle that later served as a keep. On the walls, facing the Serra da Lousã mountain range, stand out arrow slits and loopholes, marks of its long military life, from arrows to firearms.

Penela preserves three historical entrances: the Porta da Vila (Town Gate), the evocative Porta da Traição (Gate of Treason), with its double opening and Moorish inspiration, and the Porta do Relógio (Clock Gate), a reminder of the old breach where two towers collapsed in the 1755 earthquake.

In short, a castle small in form, but enormous in history.

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15.6 km

Praça da República

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful quiet area where you can have a good rest.

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16.4 km

Viridi

Highlight • Restaurant

Great place to relax.
Delicious food, good service, place to park bicycles.

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18.5 km

Waterfall and Stone Bridge at Ançã

Highlight • Waterfall

A very beautiful place to relax with a small waterfall and an old bridge across the river.

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34.5 km

Ansião

Highlight • Settlement

Ansião is known for its tranquility, local traditions and some points of historical and cultural interest, including churches and natural landscapes that invite you to walk and discover.

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42.5 km

Ruins

48.5 km

Moinho da Ribeira de Alcalamouque

Highlight • Monument

The Alcalamouque River Mill in Ourém is a striking example of rural industrial archaeology. This ancient water mill, once vital for grinding cereals, bears witness to the agricultural traditions and daily life of Portuguese rural communities, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past.

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51.1 km

Statue of a Soldier

Highlight • Monument

62.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

23.6 km

2.37 km

383 m

Surfaces

59.8 km

1.48 km

383 m

276 m

189 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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