Yellow Rock Viewpoint – View of the Douro Canyon loop from Castro de São João das Arribas
Yellow Rock Viewpoint – View of the Douro Canyon loop from Castro de São João das Arribas
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Yellow Rock Viewpoint – View of the Douro Canyon loop from Castro de São João das Arribas
06:55
25.3km
390m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: March 19, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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625 m
Traditional Dovecote
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15.4 km
Fresno River Dam and Leisure Area
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16.6 km
Castle and Alcazaba ruins
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16.6 km
The ruin
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17.1 km
The monastery
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18.0 km
Yellow Rock Viewpoint
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It offers wide panoramic views of the Douro River surrounded …
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20.2 km
View of the Douro Canyon
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20.5 km
Castro de Vale da Águia Picnic Park
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25.3 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
19.6 km
3.30 km
2.08 km
226 m
151 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
11.2 km
6.63 km
3.99 km
1.57 km
1.07 km
863 m
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Elevation
Highest point (760 m)
Lowest point (640 m)
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