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Viana do Castelo

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Meadinha Lagoon – Hotel da Peneda loop from Penameda

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Portugal

Viana do Castelo

Gavieira

Meadinha Lagoon – Hotel da Peneda loop from Penameda

Moderate

4.9

(36)

160

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Meadinha Lagoon – Hotel da Peneda loop from Penameda

03:39

10.5km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

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2.61 km

Meadinha Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Lagoa da Meadinha is a small lagoon located in Peneda-Gerês National Park, in the Meadinha area, very close to the famous granite wall that attracts climbers.

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4.10 km

Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Peneda

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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peneda, located in northern Portugal:
It is located in the parish of Gavieira, municipality of Arcos de Valdevez, within the Peneda-Gerês National Park, about 150 …

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4.21 km

Staircase of the Virtues (Escadório das Virtudes)

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The final ascent to the Church of the Sanctuary is via the Staircase of the Virtues, with statues depicting Faith, Hope, Charity, and Glory, dated 1854 and a work by …

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4.22 km

Hotel da Peneda

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The current building dates back to the mid-18th century and was, for a time, a barracks. It's very robustly constructed from stone blocks and charmingly furnished. The clean, small rooms …

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4.33 km

Cascata da Peneda

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Peneda Waterfall, located next to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peneda:
It is located in the parish of Gavieira, municipality of Arcos de Valdevez, within the Peneda-Gerês National Park. …

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10.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.29 km

1.79 km

210 m

199 m

Surfaces

8.07 km

1.38 km

443 m

375 m

211 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,110 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

16°C

7°C

76 %

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Meadinha Lagoon – Hotel da Peneda loop from Penameda

Meadinha Lagoon

Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Peneda

Staircase of the Virtues (Escadório das Virtudes)

Hotel da Peneda

Cascata da Peneda

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