Poios Brancos Viewpoint – Coyote Rock loop from Penhas da Saúde

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Poios Brancos Viewpoint – Coyote Rock loop from Penhas da Saúde

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4.4

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Poios Brancos Viewpoint – Coyote Rock loop from Penhas da Saúde

03:07

10.9km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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507 m

Serra da Estrela Youth Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A safe haven, day and night, summer or winter.

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2.05 km

View of Covilhã from Curral do Vento

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great vantage point with a 360 degree view of the Serra da Estrela and the highest plateau with the Torre

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5.95 km

Poios Brancos Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Superb route done in snow. Not a very interesting start on the road, but once you're on the trails, it's magnificent all the way to the summit!

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7.40 km

Coyote Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.24 km

3.17 km

2.10 km

1.37 km

Surfaces

7.42 km

2.10 km

1.10 km

273 m

Elevation

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Poios Brancos Viewpoint – Coyote Rock loop from Penhas da Saúde

Serra da Estrela Youth Hostel

View of Covilhã from Curral do Vento

Poios Brancos Viewpoint

Coyote Rock

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