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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Penhas da Saúde

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Portugal

Castelo Branco

Cortes Do Meio

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Penhas da Saúde

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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Penhas da Saúde

02:41

22.8km

650m

Running

Hard run. 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: April 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.94 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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10.7 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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12.3 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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22.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

4.13 km

2.22 km

1.44 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

13.0 km

5.39 km

3.97 km

394 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Penhas da Saúde

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Cântaro Magro

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