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Barca d'Alva – Águeda Railway Bridge loop from Barca d'Alva

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Barca d'Alva – Águeda Railway Bridge loop from Barca d'Alva

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Barca d'Alva – Águeda Railway Bridge loop from Barca d'Alva

01:39

6.15km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Parque Natural do Douro Internacional

Parque Natural de las Arribes del Duero

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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67 m

Cantinho da Cepa Torta Restaurant

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Small Restaurant Cantinho da Cepa Torta.

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Barca d'Alva

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Barca d’Alva is a charming destination! This small Portuguese village is located on the banks of the Douro River and is known for its stunning landscapes and tranquility.

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2.52 km

Access Stairway to the Barca d’Alva Riverside Walk

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The Escadaria de Acesso ao Passeio Ribeirinho significantly shortens the walk for pedestrians between the path along the riverbank and the parking lot at the road bridge over the river. …

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3.31 km

The Vega Terrón Pier is the river port of La Fregeneda, located in the province of Salamanca, Castile and León. It lies at the mouth of the Águeda River into the Duero, forming a natural border between Spain and Portugal.

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3.70 km

Águeda Railway Bridge

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The former railway bridge over the Río Águeda near La Fregeneda is one of the most impressive structures on the disused La Fuente de San Esteban – Barca d’Alva railway line (opened in 1887, closed in 1985).

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5.95 km

Monument to Agostinho da Silva in Barca d’Alva

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The monument to Professor Agostinho da Silva in Barca d’Alva is a beautiful sculpture created by the sculptor Eugénio Macedo. This monument pays tribute to Agostinho da Silva, a prominent …

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6.01 km

Murals in the Pedestrian Underpass

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In many cities, underpass murals are used to beautify the space and make pedestrians feel safer and more welcome.

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6.15 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.75 km

1.31 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

1.01 km

916 m

702 m

490 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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Barca d'Alva – Águeda Railway Bridge loop from Barca d'Alva

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Barca d'Alva – Águeda Railway Bridge loop from Barca d'Alva

Cantinho da Cepa Torta Restaurant

Barca d'Alva

Access Stairway to the Barca d’Alva Riverside Walk

Vega Terrón River Port

Águeda Railway Bridge

Monument to Agostinho da Silva in Barca d’Alva

Murals in the Pedestrian Underpass

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