The route starts and finishes at the Lima Escape campsite, but it is possible to set off from the village of Entre Ambos-Os-Rios.
There is no dedicated signposting as this route follows various marked trails. The trails are always well maintained, despite passing through a section of woodland that burnt down a few years ago.
Very varied scenery
Circular route in the north of Peneda-Gerês National Park from the Lima Escape campsite
The walk starts at the Lima Escape campsite, but it is also possible to set off from the village of Entre Ambos-os-Rios. Part of the walk takes place in an area that was burnt a few years ago, but the paths are still clearly visible and safe. There are magnificent and varied landscapes.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.99 mi -
Average duration: 7h 05 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,306 ft -
Descent: - 2,313 ft -
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Highest point: 1,745 ft -
Lowest point: 180 ft
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Country:
Portugal
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City:
Ponte da Barca -
Start/End: N 41.823626° / W 8.317306° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 197 ft - Lima Escape campsite
- 1 : mi 0.63 - alt. 338 ft - Entre Ambos-Os-Rios
- 2 : mi 3 - alt. 804 ft - Junction
- 3 : mi 4.52 - alt. 1,742 ft - Vidoal
- 4 : mi 6.38 - alt. 1,627 ft - Ermida
- 5 : mi 7.88 - alt. 512 ft - Ribeira de Carcerelha
- 6 : mi 9.63 - alt. 262 ft - Poço do Froufe
- S/E : mi 10.99 - alt. 194 ft - Lima Escape Campsite
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In another region, with a well-maintained path, this walk would have been classified as easy, or even very easy.
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Follow the path marked by the yellow and red signposts (two horizontal lines).
There are two possible routes: turn right after the chapel for an easier route, and left for a more ‘adventurous’ one (a narrower and steeper path).
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