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Castelo Branco
Covilhã (Conceição)

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Cantar-Galo

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Mountain biking trails
Portugal
Castelo Branco
Covilhã (Conceição)

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Cantar-Galo

Hard

5.0

(1)

13

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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Cantar-Galo

02:56

32.4km

1,030m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 80 m for 130 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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128 m

Varanda dos Carqueijais Viewpoint

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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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11.1 km

View of Unhais da Serra

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Gravel road between Unhais da Serra and Nave de Santo António. Quiet traffic-free climbing.

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15.8 km

Cântaro Magro

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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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17.3 km

Serra da Estrela

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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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17.5 km

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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32.4 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

2.93 km

2.80 km

1.72 km

801 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

5.61 km

3.90 km

349 m

102 m

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (1,110 m)

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