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Stepping Stones Over the River – Vilarinho Medieval Bridge loop from Sistelo

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Viana do Castelo

Sistelo

Stepping Stones Over the River – Vilarinho Medieval Bridge loop from Sistelo

Hard

4.8

(10)

hikers

Stepping Stones Over the River – Vilarinho Medieval Bridge loop from Sistelo

06:35

23.2km

430m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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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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64 m

View of Sistelo from the highest point

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Hike as, moderate, indicated, but steep ascent (shady) on forest roads and descent on paths with many large round stones, which were partially overrun with water (spring). Not easy to go.

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1.98 km

Waterfall and river pool on the Vez River

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Also suitable for bathing

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5.65 km

Vez River in Sistelo

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8.01 km

Beach

10.5 km

Stepping Stones Over the River

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Very simple but extremely varied hike.

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11.6 km

Vilarinho Medieval Bridge

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The Medieval Bridge of Vilela crosses the Vez River and is said to have already existed in 1258 (23rd century). It has 2 arches, one of them broken, of unequal size.

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23.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

10.7 km

716 m

136 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

4.34 km

2.40 km

984 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

18°C

4°C

20 %

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Stepping Stones Over the River – Vilarinho Medieval Bridge loop from Sistelo

View of Sistelo from the highest point

Waterfall and river pool on the Vez River

Vez River in Sistelo

Stepping Stones Over the River

Vilarinho Medieval Bridge

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