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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

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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.

It is a natural lagoon with calm waters, formed by the accumulation of water in granite depressions.

The landscape is spectacular: large granite boulders, meadows, and views of the Gerês mountain range.
It is ideal for photography, wildlife observation, and relaxing on hiking trails.

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4.10 km

Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Peneda

Highlight • Religious Site

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 km from Porto. [pt.wikipedia.org], [danielasan...araujo.com]
It is built over a cave beneath a granite massif known as Penedo da Meadinha, in a spectacular location bordering a deep valley.

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4.21 km

Staircase of the Virtues (Escadório das Virtudes)

Highlight • Monument

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 the master Francisco Luis Barreiros. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theologische_Tugenden
There is now a fee-based elevator nearby to avoid this final effort. Visually, it doesn't appeal to me. :-(

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4.22 km

Hotel da Peneda

Highlight • Rest Area

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 are designed for pilgrims and short stays and are perfectly adequate. The small restaurant also conjures up delicious local dishes.

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4.33 km

Cascata da Peneda

Highlight • Waterfall

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.
It has a drop of 30 meters, visible from afar thanks to its white spray.
The waters fall just behind the former dormitories of the Sanctuary, now converted into the Hotel Peneda, and flow under the building before joining the Peneda River.

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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)

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Monday 13 July

24°C

11°C

14 %

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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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