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Serra da Estrela – Cântaro Magro loop from Covilhã

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Covilhã (São Pedro)

Serra da Estrela – Cântaro Magro loop from Covilhã

Hard

90

riders

Serra da Estrela – Cântaro Magro loop from Covilhã

10:53

165km

4,870m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: November 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 165 km for 201 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

17.4 km

Um vale em forma de "U"

Viewpoint

2

18.3 km

Covão d'Ametade

Highlight • Forest

It is possible to rely only on a mat and a sleeping bag to sleep here and continue traveling the next morning. This building has a sheltered porch. It serves well, if the weather makes it easier.

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3

21.4 km

Glacial Valley of Serra da Estrela

Highlight • Gorge

Spectacular climb to Torre

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4

39.1 km

Mondeguinho (Source of the Mondego River)

Highlight • River

The waters of the Rio Mondego originate here and you can find a fountain where you can fill your water bottle with fresh water!

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79.8 km

Portela Selada

Mountain Pass

6

125 km

Climb to Lagoa Comprida via Estrada Nacional N338

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The climb.
Stands for Estrada Nacional N338, somewhere around km 14 and km 21.
Between the roundabout after Loriga, you turn right and starts the party.
Why it's so difficult? …

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7

143 km

Torre (Serra da Estrela Summit)

Highlight • Summit

This is the HP of mainland Portugal. The short way up is to drive up to the top, park up and walk 50m to the summit and then go and buy some good cheese and meats from the summit shops!

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8

143 km

Torre (1993 m)

Highlight • Summit

The Torre (after Portuguese torre 'tower') is at 1993 m the highest mountain on the Portuguese mainland and after the Ponta do Pico in the Azores the second highest mountain …

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9

143 km

Serra da Estrela

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Beautiful panoramic views from the highest point in Portugal. You can ski here in winter, and there is sometimes snow even in summer.

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10

145 km

Cântaro Magro

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cântaro Magro is one of the most iconic and spectacular rock formations in the Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal.

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B

165 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.2 km

77.2 km

5.63 km

1.75 km

1.13 km

345 m

Surfaces

139 km

24.0 km

1.69 km

559 m

193 m

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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