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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Serra da Estrela

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Serra da Estrela

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Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Serra da Estrela

02:14

30.8km

1,010m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.4 km for 130 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3 m

Torre (Serra da Estrela Summit)

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This is the HP of mainland Portugal. The short way up is to drive up to the top, park up and walk 50m to the summit and then go and buy some good cheese and meats from the summit shops!

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1.64 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.

This imposing granite spire is the result of millions of years of glacial erosion and weathering. Its name, which means "Skinny Pitcher", perfectly describes its slender and elongated silhouette.

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2.15 km

Mary statue in the rocks

Highlight • Monument

6.39 km

View of Unhais da Serra

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Gravel road between Unhais da Serra and Nave de Santo António. Quiet traffic-free climbing.

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10.00 km

Serra da Estrela Youth Hostel

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

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15.4 km

Varanda dos Carqueijais Viewpoint

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Offering breathtaking views of the southeastern slopes of the Serra da Estrela, Cova da Beira, and the charming city of Covilhã, the Varanda dos Carqueijais, which rises 1,130 meters above sea level, is a stunning suspended viewpoint, magnificently perched in the heart of the surrounding natural landscape.

The suspended walkway was the best way to provide an excellent experience for visitors, creating a kind of amphitheater, a balcony overlooking the inspiring natural landscape. This viewpoint is an integral part of the viewpoint route, developed by the Municipality of Covilhã, with the aim of promoting the region's natural heritage.

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