Circular route from Ameixoeira to Serra das Casinhas
A circular walk starting from Ameixoeiras and heading towards the Serra das Casinhas (859 m).
A lovely route through villages, hamlets, pine and eucalyptus forests, and heathland dotted with heather, gorse, rockrose and other plants.
The route follows mainly forest tracks of varying widths, with some steep climbs in places.
Stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the villages below.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.41 mi -
Average duration: 2h 45 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 843 ft -
Descent: - 860 ft -
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Highest point: 2,815 ft -
Lowest point: 2,005 ft
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Country:
Portugal
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Start/End: N 39.959885° / W 7.827997° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,044 ft - Ameixoeira car park
- 1 : mi 0.33 - alt. 2,162 ft - Steep climb
- 2 : mi 0.78 - alt. 2,326 ft - Magnificent view of the mountains to the north-west
- 3 : mi 1.13 - alt. 2,339 ft - Passing through the hamlet of Quinta do Moinho Ferreiro
- 4 : mi 1.53 - alt. 2,493 ft - Crossroads
- 5 : mi 1.72 - alt. 2,536 ft - Crossroads
- 6 : mi 2.18 - alt. 2,733 ft - Viewpoint
- 7 : mi 2.27 - alt. 2,746 ft - Fork
- 8 : mi 2.33 - alt. 2,779 ft - Crossroads near the summit
- 9 : mi 2.46 - alt. 2,802 ft - Lookout post
- 10 : mi 2.58 - alt. 2,762 ft - View of Roqueiro
- S/E : mi 4.41 - alt. 2,044 ft - Ameixoeira car park
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A short circular walk but with a steep gradient.
A mid-mountain route (880 m) passing through woodland and heathland and crossing a few streams, which may be dry depending on the season.
Views of the villages of Roqueiro, Ameixoeira and Estreito, particularly from the heights of the Serra das Casinhas.
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