Vez River – Ponte da Barca Bridge loop from Ponte da Barca

Vez River – Ponte da Barca Bridge loop from Ponte da Barca

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Vez River – Ponte da Barca Bridge loop from Ponte da Barca

03:51

69.5km

1,380m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 63.9 km for 143 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

43.9 km

Viewpoint

50.2 km

Porta do Mezio Entrance

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Porta do Mezio is one of the main access points and reception centers of the Peneda-Gerês National Park, in the north of Portugal. It acts as a real "business card" for your cycling in this beautiful natural area.

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63.8 km

Historic Center of Arcos de Valdevez

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It is the seat of the municipality of Arcos de Valdevez, with a total area of 447.60 km2, 20,718 inhabitants in 2021 and a population density of 46 inhabitants per …

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64.0 km

Vez River

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The Vez River is a mountain river located at the foot of the Serra do Soajo in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal. This river flows through the land of Arcos de Valdevez.

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68.4 km

Ponte da Barca Bridge

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Nice bike or hiking trail on the river.

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68.5 km

Medieval Bridge over the Vade River

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68.8 km

Poetas Food & Drinks

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68.8 km

Pelourinho de Ponte da Barca

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The pillory of Ponte da Barca, originally erected in Largo da Misericórdia after the granting of the "Foral Novo" in 1513 by D. Manuel I, the monument was later moved …

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68.9 km

Parish Church of Ponte da Barca

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Great for a small city tour with river walk.

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69.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.6 km

24.8 km

753 m

280 m

191 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.4 km

1.80 km

381 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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9°C

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Comments

August 19, 2024,PT Peneda-Gerês: Serra da Soajo

One last stop in the far north of Portugal 🇵🇹 in the Peneda-Geres National Park. No cars anywhere, just pure nature! 🌲 The tour led through lush forests 🌳, past barren mountain landscapes and idyllic natural pools 🏝. It was almost kitschy beautiful when the semi-wild "Garranos" horses 🐴 and Cachena cattle 🐄 kept us company at sunrise. 🦄 In …

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