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Viana do Castelo

Sistelo

Sistelo Central Hórreos Square (Granaries Square) – Medieval Bridge of Sistelo loop from Sistelo

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Viana do Castelo

Sistelo

Sistelo Central Hórreos Square (Granaries Square) – Medieval Bridge of Sistelo loop from Sistelo

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Sistelo Central Hórreos Square (Granaries Square) – Medieval Bridge of Sistelo loop from Sistelo

02:37

7.24km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.30 km for 129 m

After 2.56 km for 7 m

After 2.67 km for 565 m

After 3.32 km for 1.27 km

After 6.79 km for 136 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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40 m

Village of Sistelo

Highlight • Settlement

Located north of the municipality of Arcos de Valdevez, this village is one of the oldest in Alto Minho and is a pearl of nature enclosed in a valley at the gates of Parque Peneda Gerês, very close to the source of the river Vez.

Sistelo is an example of Man's ability to adapt to the singularities and adversities of nature, transforming it to suit his needs and simultaneously creating a picture of rare beauty that are the terraces.

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959 m

Waterfall and river pool on the Vez River

Highlight • Waterfall

Also suitable for bathing

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976 m

Passadiços Trail - Sistelo

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Pay attention to circulation restrictions: From the 1st of July to the 30th of September, cycling is not permitted on this trail.

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2.06 km

Stone Staircase on Trilho dos Passadiços

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The staircase is steep, with very high steps. There is an alternative route that is signposted near the bottom of the steps.

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2.38 km

Sistelo Central Hórreos Square (Granaries Square)

Highlight • Historical Site

2.49 km

Vez Boardwalks

Highlight • Trail

Continuation of the walkways, the route does not yet appear on komoot

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2.63 km

Medieval Bridge of Sistelo

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over the Rio Vez

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3.46 km

On the terraces of the Vez Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Locally known as socalcos, these are platforms built on granite walls to utilize steep slopes and transform them into farmland. This ancient method allowed for the production of grain and pasture in an extremely mountainous environment.
The Sistelo cultural landscape, comprised of these terraces, is recognized as a National Monument.

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7.24 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

1.18 km

865 m

692 m

636 m

156 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

1.44 km

1.05 km

849 m

303 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

4°C

31 %

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Sistelo Central Hórreos Square (Granaries Square) – Medieval Bridge of Sistelo loop from Sistelo

Village of Sistelo

Waterfall and river pool on the Vez River

Passadiços Trail - Sistelo

Stone Staircase on Trilho dos Passadiços

Sistelo Central Hórreos Square (Granaries Square)

Vez Boardwalks

Medieval Bridge of Sistelo

On the terraces of the Vez Valley

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