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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Penhas da Saúde

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Castelo Branco

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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Penhas da Saúde

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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Penhas da Saúde

03:02

39.1km

1,040m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.0 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.36 km

View of Torre from Nave de Santo António

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.40 km

View of Unhais da Serra

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gravel road between Unhais da Serra and Nave de Santo António. Quiet traffic-free climbing.

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8.15 km

Cântaro Magro

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cântaro Magro is one of the most iconic and spectacular rock formations in the Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal.

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9.67 km

Serra da Estrela

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Beautiful panoramic views from the highest point in Portugal. You can ski here in winter, and there is sometimes snow even in summer.

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9.81 km

Torre (Serra da Estrela Summit)

Highlight • Summit

This is the HP of mainland Portugal. The short way up is to drive up to the top, park up and walk 50m to the summit and then go and buy some good cheese and meats from the summit shops!

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10.0 km

Torre – Highest Point of Mainland Portugal

Highlight • Summit

1993 m.
A very beautiful place.

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12.3 km

Lakes Viewpoint of Serra da Estrela

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very beautiful lakes in the rocks

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20.6 km

Lagoa Comprida is the largest glacial lake in Serra da Estrela, Portugal, and one of the most iconic spots in the Natural Park. Its name, meaning "Long Lake," perfectly describes its elongated shape, nestled between the surrounding peaks.

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39.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

18.0 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

12.0 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 1 July

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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Penhas da Saúde

View of Torre from Nave de Santo António

View of Unhais da Serra

Cântaro Magro

Serra da Estrela

Torre (Serra da Estrela Summit)

Torre – Highest Point of Mainland Portugal

Lakes Viewpoint of Serra da Estrela

Lagoa Comprida Dam

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