Pego das Pias Gorge – Turtle Pond loop from Painel inicial EBIO da Ribeira do Torgal

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Portugal

Beja

Odemira (São Salvador)

Pego das Pias Gorge – Turtle Pond loop from Painel inicial EBIO da Ribeira do Torgal

Easy

4.4

(36)

104

hikers

Pego das Pias Gorge – Turtle Pond loop from Painel inicial EBIO da Ribeira do Torgal

01:30

5.69km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Costa Sudoeste

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.31 km

Pego das Pias Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

In the hollow of the hills that level the Alentejo, Pego das Pias is a geological curiosity. Shaped by the waters, the rocks develop surprising shapes. Climbing or canyoning enthusiasts will find a pleasant playground here.

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Lagoa do Toller

Highlight • Lake

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Turtle Pond

Highlight • Lake

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Beautiful Narrow Trail

Highlight • Trail

3.38 km

Eucalyptus Plantation in Costa Sudoeste

Highlight • Forest

5.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

736 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

283 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 12 October

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Comments

February 1, 2024,Eucalyptus Plantage – Pego das Pias loop from Bairro do Símplicio

Very nice easy hike with a must-see rocky spring at the furthest point of the trail. Highly recommended to climb the rocks to the end.

February 24, 2025,Pego das Pias – Handtuch mitnehmen!

There are 2 river crossings - at least at the end of February... So take a towel for your feet.

And maybe don't climb the hill through the undergrowth to the bridge like I did... there's also supposed to be a path along the river that you can use to get back to the path. You just have to go …

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