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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Tortosendo

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Tortosendo

Hard

4.5

(4)

149

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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Tortosendo

03:55

55.8km

1,760m

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: May 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.9 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.9 km

Varanda dos Carqueijais Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Offering breathtaking views of the southeastern slopes of the Serra da Estrela, Cova da Beira, and the charming city of Covilhã, the Varanda dos Carqueijais, which rises 1,130 meters above …

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18.4 km

Serra da Estrela Youth Hostel

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A safe haven, day and night, summer or winter.

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26.2 km

Mary statue in the rocks

Highlight • Monument

26.3 km

Serra da Estrela Mountain Loop

Highlight • Trail

26.7 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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28.3 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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28.4 km

Torre (Serra da Estrela Summit)

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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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28.6 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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55.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.3 km

2.60 km

2.41 km

1.93 km

263 m

250 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

13.0 km

549 m

366 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Monday 18 May

21°C

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Varanda dos Carqueijais Viewpoint

Serra da Estrela Youth Hostel

Mary statue in the rocks

Serra da Estrela Mountain Loop

Cântaro Magro

Serra da Estrela

Torre (Serra da Estrela Summit)

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