Roqueiro – Serra das Casinhas circular loop
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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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.53 mi -
Average duration: 2h 55 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 909 ft -
Descent: - 906 ft -
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Highest point: 2,710 ft -
Lowest point: 1,936 ft
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Country:
Portugal
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Start/End: N 39.963692° / W 7.844549° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,995 ft - Starting point
- 1 : mi 1.2 - alt. 2,224 ft - Small peak – 679 m
- 2 : mi 1.31 - alt. 2,146 ft - View of the opposite slope
- 3 : mi 1.6 - alt. 2,047 ft - Ribeiro do Dão
- 4 : mi 1.75 - alt. 2,083 ft - Along the river
- 5 : mi 1.92 - alt. 2,156 ft - Dry stream
- 6 : mi 2.08 - alt. 2,221 ft - Dry stream
- 7 : mi 2.17 - alt. 2,247 ft - Steep climb
- 8 : mi 2.76 - alt. 2,694 ft - Summit – Altitude: 820 m
- 9 : mi 2.88 - alt. 2,687 ft - To the left
- 10 : mi 4.12 - alt. 1,985 ft - Bridge over the River Estreito
- S/E : mi 4.53 - alt. 1,995 ft - End point
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