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Serra da Estrela loop from Caria

Hard

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Serra da Estrela loop from Caria

05:38

72.0km

1,980m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.7 km for 130 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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20.7 km

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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26.2 km

Serra da Estrela Youth Hostel

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

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28.8 km

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36.0 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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36.1 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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36.1 km

Centrally located in the park and easily accessible via a beautiful, paved road is the Torre. This is the highest point of the Serra da Estrela mountain range; nowhere in …

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72.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.4 km

1.90 km

1.72 km

779 m

238 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.3 km

4.59 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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