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Portugal

Viana do Castelo

Arcos De Valdevez (São Paio)

Vez River – Village of Sistelo loop from Arcos de Valdevez

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Mountain biking trails

Portugal

Viana do Castelo

Arcos De Valdevez (São Paio)

Vez River – Village of Sistelo loop from Arcos de Valdevez

Hard

5.0

(1)

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Vez River – Village of Sistelo loop from Arcos de Valdevez

04:16

56.1km

920m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 407 m for 251 m

After 1.75 km for 108 m

After 54.5 km for 108 m

After 55.2 km for 99 m

After 55.7 km for 148 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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532 m

View of the Historic Center of Arcos de Valdevez

Highlight • Viewpoint

799 m

Vez River

Highlight • River

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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1.97 km

Wooden Walkway Along the River in Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Path along river, mix of single track, double track, wooden tracks. Touring or Mountain bike recommended.

Very nice views. Very calm.

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29.0 km

Estrica Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Estrica Viewpoint offers a breathtaking view of the Vez River valley and the characteristic socalcos (agricultural terraces) that characterize the landscape between Sistelo and Padrão.

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33.8 km

Sistelo Castle

Highlight • Castle

Sistelo, a beautiful town with places to eat and heritage surroundings

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34.0 km

Village of Sistelo

Highlight • Settlement

Located north of the municipality of Arcos de Valdevez, this village is one of the oldest in Alto Minho and is a pearl of nature enclosed in a valley at …

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55.2 km

Wooden Boardwalk Along the Vez River

Highlight • Trail

highly recommended route, with little difficulty and a multitude of wooden walkways

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55.7 km

Sculptures of the Recontro de Valdevez

Highlight • Monument

Made entirely of cast bronze, it is one of the most beautiful examples of Portuguese equestrian art of the 20th century. Designed by the sculptor José Rodrigues, it masterfully depicts …

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56.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

9.20 km

9.12 km

7.25 km

4.15 km

Surfaces

33.8 km

15.3 km

4.74 km

1.89 km

269 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

27°C

14°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Vez River – Village of Sistelo loop from Arcos de Valdevez

View of the Historic Center of Arcos de Valdevez

Vez River

Wooden Walkway Along the River in Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés

Estrica Viewpoint

Sistelo Castle

Village of Sistelo

Wooden Boardwalk Along the Vez River

Sculptures of the Recontro de Valdevez

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