View of Palmela Castle – Portuguese oak loop from Palmela

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View of Palmela Castle – Portuguese oak loop from Palmela

Moderate

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View of Palmela Castle – Portuguese oak loop from Palmela

02:23

8.99km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Parque Natural da Arrábida

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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836 m

View of Palmela and its castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not only are there a number of well-preserved windmills to visit here, but from here you have a fantastic view of Palmela and the mountain with the Castelo.

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1.07 km

View of Palmela Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect turning point, enjoy the view on Palmela Castle

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1.08 km

Mills Trail

Highlight • Trail

The first part is only rocks and it's really hard to cycle, about 200mt. Afterwards it turns into a trail meandering between mills with an amazing view on both sides. …

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1.38 km

Castro de Chibanes

Nature Reserve

1.80 km

Alcaria of Alto da Queimada

Highlight • Historical Site

The rural Islamic site of Alto da Queimada, which we identified as a hilltop, was subjected to archaeological intervention between 1996 and 2005. The village shows signs of previous occupation, …

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1.95 km

Fossilized oyster bed

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Arrábida region holds valuable treasures and a variety of information about the geological evolution of the territory and its occupation since the Neolithic period. It is possible to discover …

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3.26 km

Windmills of Serra do Louro

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The trail of Serra do Louro. Here are several wind mills situated, some older, some newer.

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3.88 km

Cabeço das vacas

Viewpoint

4.37 km

Castro de Chibanes

Highlight • Historical Site

5.13 km

Portuguese oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Portuguese oak can be considered an intermediate species between the oaks of the north of the country and those of the south, that is, between the black oak and …

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8.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.26 km

1.75 km

954 m

< 100 m

Surfaces