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Ponte da Barca walks
Circular route in the north of Peneda-Gerês National Park from the Lima Escape campsite
Visorando Member
10.99 mi
+2,306 ft
-2,313 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ponte da Barca (Viana do Castelo District)
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.
Circular walk starting from Soajo
4.37 mi
+942 ft
-958 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Arcos de Valdevez (Viana do Castelo District)
A lovely, easy and fairly shaded circular walk starting from the village of Soajo, combining village scenery, vineyards and woodland, with a stop towards the end at the very pretty Poço Negro for a drink if you fancy one
Trilho do Campo do Gerês ao Pé de Cabril
8.01 mi
+2,133 ft
-2,116 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Terras de Bouro (Braga District)
Whilst the ascent is straightforward, the return journey is difficult: the return path no longer exists, particularly from the point N 41.74552 O 8.16986 to the finish. It takes over 11 hours to complete the route. Progress is very difficult through the very prickly undergrowth, which causes scratches. Also be careful when following the cairns; there are many of them, but they mark different paths. It’s easy to take the wrong one...
In another region, with a well-maintained path, this walk would have been classified as easy, or even very easy.
On the Rio Caldo in Gerês
2.47 mi
+85 ft
-82 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Terras de Bouro (Braga District)
The starting point is difficult to access by car, especially if you have low ground clearance. Once there, the car park is very small (approx. 20 spaces) but shaded. Launching canoes or paddleboards is very easy.
It is a short, peaceful trip with plenty of opportunities to pull up and take a break.
Pincães Waterfall from Fafião
5.03 mi
+1,486 ft
-1,509 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Montalegre (Vila Real District)
It is possible to extend the circular loop, but be careful in hot weather. The beauty of the waterfall (and its coolness) may well make it worth stopping for a break. The fountain is absolutely magnificent and it is very pleasant to have a dip there.
The Seven Lagoons of Gerês
6.31 mi
+1,936 ft
-1,890 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montalegre (Vila Real District)
Hike to the seven lakes of Gerês. Stunning lakes where you can go for a swim. Don’t forget your swimwear!
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).