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Santa Maria Maior

Castle of Chaves – N2 Kilometer Zero – Chaves loop from Chaves

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Santa Maria Maior

Castle of Chaves – N2 Kilometer Zero – Chaves loop from Chaves

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Castle of Chaves – N2 Kilometer Zero – Chaves loop from Chaves

06:52

72.1km

1,330m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 627 m for 182 m

After 3.35 km for 194 m

After 3.87 km for 132 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

717 m

Castle of Chaves

Highlight • Castle

Chaves Castle was built in the 9th century by Alfonso III of León to reinforce the city's defenses during the Christian Reconquest. Over the centuries, it has undergone several renovations. It can be visited for just one euro.

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2

1.44 km

Fort of São Francisco

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort of São Francisco (The Main One)
This is the fort that dominates the city skyline and where the statue of General Silveira is located.

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3

3.09 km

N2 Kilometer Zero – Chaves

Highlight • Monument

4

3.14 km

National Zero Marker 2

Highlight • Monument

5

3.93 km

Portuguese Interior Way of Santiago – Marker PK 209 (Chaves)

Highlight • Monument

39.6 km

Atalaia

Peak

7

65.5 km

Curalha Bridge over the Tâmega River on the Tâmega and Corgo Ecotrail

Highlight • Bridge

B

72.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.7 km

10.8 km

6.45 km

1.70 km

297 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.5 km

8.76 km

8.23 km

5.89 km

1.66 km

611 m

379 m

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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