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Vila Real

Santa Cruz/Trindade

Fort of São Francisco – Castle of Chaves loop from Santa Cruz (Trindade)

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Portugal

Vila Real

Santa Cruz/Trindade

Fort of São Francisco – Castle of Chaves loop from Santa Cruz (Trindade)

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Fort of São Francisco – Castle of Chaves loop from Santa Cruz (Trindade)

04:17

63.3km

1,010m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 60.3 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.93 km

Ponte de Trajano

Highlight • Bridge

everything around is beautiful to appreciate

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59.4 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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60.3 km

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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63.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

18.2 km

7.61 km

1.70 km

621 m

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.5 km

7.60 km

1.33 km

437 m

349 m

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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