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Fundão walks
Short circular loop around Barroca
Visorando Member
3.95 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Fundão (Castelo Branco District)
A walk starting from the village of Barroca (Beira-Baixa region), situated on the banks of the River Zézere (a tributary of the Tagus). This is an area of traditional schist-stone architecture, where you can see some old houses or those restored in the local traditional style. The route follows the riverbank (weather permitting). Along the way, you can see the ruins of traditional buildings and the remains of a mining processing plant that has profoundly altered the natural landscape.
Circular route from Ameixoeira to Serra das Casinhas
4.41 mi
+843 ft
-860 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Oleiros (Castelo Branco District) (Castelo Branco District)
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.
Roqueiro – Serra das Casinhas circular loop
4.53 mi
+909 ft
-906 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Oleiros (Castelo Branco District) (Castelo Branco District)
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.
Circular walk between Regadia and Retaxo
3.67 mi
+269 ft
-249 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Oleiros (Castelo Branco District) (Castelo Branco District)
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.
Official historical trail around Monsanto Castle
2.72 mi
+791 ft
-814 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Idanha-a-Nova (Castelo Branco District)
The Beira Alta region boasts 12 magnificent fortified villages listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Each village has an official walking route of a few kilometres (usually marked in blue and green) that takes you around the site. And here, it’s a real gem, with the most spectacular castle of the 12 villages, standing impressively on its rocky outcrop. The walk is definitely worth a detour!