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The route starts at the hamlet of Regadia and follows the River Estreito upstream. It passes through the villages of Ameixoeira and Retaxo. After crossing the Retaxo, head to the left bank. This section is wilder and dominated by scrubland of broom, gorse, heather and arbutus trees.
Circular walk between Regadia and Retaxo
A circular walk between Regadia (Roqueiro) and Retaxo, along the River Estreito. The river may be dry in summer. The varying elevations offer numerous views, weather permitting.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 3.67 mi -
Average duration: 1h 55 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 269 ft -
Descent: - 249 ft -
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Highest point: 2,119 ft -
Lowest point: 1,969 ft
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Country:
Portugal
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Start/End: N 39.963352° / W 7.845445° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,982 ft - Path
- 1 : mi 0.94 - alt. 2,051 ft - Ameixoeira
- 2 : mi 1.34 - alt. 2,054 ft - Route
- 3 : mi 1.59 - alt. 2,077 ft - Crossroads
- 4 : mi 1.61 - alt. 2,083 ft - Junction
- 5 : mi 1.73 - alt. 2,064 ft - Fork
- 6 : mi 1.81 - alt. 2,119 ft - Junction
- 7 : mi 1.89 - alt. 2,057 ft - River
- 8 : mi 2.17 - alt. 2,044 ft - Crossroads
- 9 : mi 2.3 - alt. 2,044 ft - Crossroads
- S/E : mi 3.67 - alt. 1,982 ft - Path
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