Castle of the Moors – Scenic view of Sintra loop from Sintra

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Portugal

Lisbon

Sintra (Santa Maria E São Miguel)

Castle of the Moors – Scenic view of Sintra loop from Sintra

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4.6

(53)

450

hikers

Castle of the Moors – Scenic view of Sintra loop from Sintra

01:47

5.50km

240m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.32 km

View of Sintra from the Stone Bench

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It is wonderful to hike along here; beautiful, magnificent nature awaits you surrounded by castle ruins and romantic palaces.

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1.57 km

Path along the ancient walls of the Castle of the Moors

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The trail along the ancient walls of the Moorish Castle (Castelo dos Mouros) in Sintra is one of the most impressive experiences you can have in the region. This medieval …

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2.71 km

Panoramic View from Torre Real

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Stunning views near the Castelo dos Mouros viewpoint. 🌄

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2.92 km

Castle of the Moors

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The castle of Sintra, also known as castelo dos Mouros, is located in the town of Sintra, specifically in the parish of São Pedro de Penaferrim, Council of Sintra.

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3.99 km

View of Sintra

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From this vantage point, you have a complete view of Sintra with its colorful palaces, towers, and green hills. The contrast between the dense forests, the rocks, and the scattered …

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4.32 km

Scenic view of Sintra

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From this vantage point, you have a complete view of Sintra with its colorful palaces, towers, and green hills. The contrast between the dense forests, the rocks, and the scattered …

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4.84 km

The Liberdade Park was inaugurated in July 1937. The Liberdade Park is characterized by an essentially natural development, with an aesthetic, a landscape and a set of interactions that allow a diversity of ecological niches, increasing biodiversity.

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5.10 km

View of Sintra's National Palace

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The Sintra National Palace, also known as Palácio da Vila, is one of Portugal's most iconic monuments and the oldest royal palace in the country. Located in the historic center …

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5.50 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.73 km

1.38 km

916 m

856 m

627 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

844 m

342 m

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

April 3, 2024,Sintra - Nachmittagsrunde

After we found the historic center and a parking space, we walked towards Castello dos Mouros. A very steep path initially leads through a landscaped park and later through a beautiful forest. Since we were too late to visit the ruins, we didn't do the entire climb. After all, it was the third stop of the day after the cliff …

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