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Belmonte e Colmeal da Torre e Colmeal da Torre e Colmeal da Torre

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Belmonte

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Portugal
Castelo Branco
Belmonte e Colmeal da Torre e Colmeal da Torre e Colmeal da Torre

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Belmonte

Hard

4.0

(1)

130

riders

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Belmonte

05:19

87.0km

2,070m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.8 km for 130 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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25.8 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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2

31.3 km

Serra da Estrela Youth Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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3

39.1 km

Mary statue in the rocks

Highlight • Monument

4

39.6 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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41.1 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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41.3 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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50.7 km

Um vale em forma de "U"

Viewpoint

8

51.6 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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54.7 km

Glacial Valley of Serra da Estrela

Highlight • Gorge

Spectacular climb to Torre

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87.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.1 km

35.6 km

3.18 km

926 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.1 km

25.5 km

263 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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