Branda da Lapinheira (Ruin) – Branda de Crastibô loop from Rio de Aveleira

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Branda da Lapinheira (Ruin) – Branda de Crastibô loop from Rio de Aveleira

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Branda da Lapinheira (Ruin) – Branda de Crastibô loop from Rio de Aveleira

05:07

13.5km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.98 km

Cow in Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés

Highlight • Natural

3.68 km

Wild Horses in Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés

Highlight • Natural

5.15 km

Old Dry Stone Wall in Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés

Highlight • Structure

5.46 km

Cow Skull in Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés

Highlight • Structure

6.59 km

Branda da Lapinheira (Ruin)

Highlight • Settlement

A branda is a type of seasonal settlement in the mountains, where people used to move with their cattle in summer (transhumance tradition, especially in Peneda-Gerês).

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7.06 km

Here the trail passes several ruins belonging to Branda de Crastibô. A branda is a type of seasonal settlement in the mountains, where people used to move with their cattle in summer (transhumance tradition, especially in Peneda-Gerês).

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11.0 km

Forest Trail of the Gerês-Xurés Transboundary Biosphere Reserve

Highlight • Trail

11.7 km

Haystack at Branda do Furado

Highlight • Structure

Traditional haystack (Meda de feno) at Branda do Furado. These cone-shaped stacks were carefully built to store and dry grass for the winter. A central wooden pole stabilizes the pile …

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13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.27 km

6.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

3.32 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,100 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

26°C

9°C

0 %

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Comments

September 22, 2025,Peneda-Gerês: Gletschertal am Rio Vez mit Brandas, wilden Pferden und Rindern (PR6)

Trilho do Glaciar e Alto Vez (PR6) (Alto Vez Glacial Valley)

Today's itinerary included a "top" tour according to the Rother hiking guide, which is also mentioned in the Kompass travel guide (Tour 9, Porta Cova). It is the official PR6 circular hiking trail.

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August 29, 2021,PortN_12_Porta Cova Trilho do Glacier e Alto Vez

Very nice tour, unfortunately we had no clear view. The starting point begs the first question, how to get there. There is space for a car, which has to be parked very close to the wall, otherwise the residents cannot turn around. Unfortunately it's not like that in the Rother. To the tour:
Red GPS mostly helpful, not always identical …

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