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View of Monsaraz – Castle Wall Ascent, Portugal loop from Mourão

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Portugal

Évora

Mourão

View of Monsaraz – Castle Wall Ascent, Portugal loop from Mourão

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View of Monsaraz – Castle Wall Ascent, Portugal loop from Mourão

02:46

10.4km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Start point

Restaurant

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4.06 km

View of Monsaraz

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6.93 km

View from the castle wall towards Monsaraz

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A gigantic view opens up once you've climbed the wall. You shouldn't be afraid of heights, and you should have a certain degree of surefootedness. To the north, you can see Monsaraz.

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7.09 km

Castle Wall Ascent, Portugal

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There are several options for climbing, but some of them are very dilapidated.

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7.12 km

Castle of Mourão

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Located on the left bank of the Guadiana River, it stands in a dominant position above the old medieval town. From its walls, you can see the surrounding plain with …

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7.13 km

Porta do Relógio

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7.13 km

Cannons at the Castle Gate

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7.22 km

Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora das Candeias

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The ladder was closed during our visit, even though the notices said it was open. But it was a hot day, and we were the only visitors for miles around.

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7.45 km

Swing with a View of Mourão Castle and Alqueva Reservoir

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These swings can be found in many places in Portugal, but this one is more suited to standing than sitting. It offers a beautiful view of the castle, the reservoir, or the town.

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10.4 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

2.31 km

2.25 km

1.24 km

Surfaces

4.46 km

3.90 km

1.38 km

438 m

240 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (150 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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View of Monsaraz – Castle Wall Ascent, Portugal loop from Mourão

View of Monsaraz

View from the castle wall towards Monsaraz

Castle Wall Ascent, Portugal

Castle of Mourão

Porta do Relógio

Cannons at the Castle Gate

Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora das Candeias

Swing with a View of Mourão Castle and Alqueva Reservoir

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