Make sure you protect your legs well when crossing the very prickly undergrowth. Take plenty of water with you, as progress is very slow in places.
Trilho do Campo do Gerês ao Pé de Cabril
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.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 8.01 mi -
Duration according to the author: 10 hrs -
Difficulty: Very difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,133 ft -
Descent: - 2,116 ft -
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Highest point: 3,773 ft -
Lowest point: 2,028 ft
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Country:
Portugal
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City:
Terras de Bouro -
Start/End: N 41.757325° / W 8.192967° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,028 ft - Car park
- 1 : mi 0.33 - alt. 2,103 ft - Fork in the road
- 2 : mi 2.4 - alt. 3,189 ft - Corro do Velho
- 3 : mi 5.23 - alt. 3,297 ft - Ribeiro do Sarilhao
- 4 : mi 6.53 - alt. 2,625 ft - Ribeiro da Roda
- S/E : mi 8.01 - alt. 2,037 ft - Car park
Notes
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Pincães Waterfall from Fafião
Visorando Member5.03 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.
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