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Manteigas

Tour of the Glacier Valley (PR 6) — Serra da Estrela

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Portugal

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Manteigas

Tour of the Glacier Valley (PR 6) — Serra da Estrela

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Tour of the Glacier Valley (PR 6) — Serra da Estrela

05:38

17.1km

1,270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: April 28, 2025

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Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.31 km

Zêzere Valley Trail, Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

On the old connecting road you pass many abandoned houses. The landscape is beautiful.

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2.91 km

Font das Lameiras Carlitos

Public Water Fountain

5.37 km

Zêzere River Beach in Manteigas

Highlight • Beach

The valley is beautiful. Many houses are abandoned and no longer inhabited.

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9.08 km

View of the Glacial Valley, Serra da Estrela

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful point to enjoy the view.

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11.3 km

Fonte da Jonja

Public Water Fountain

16.9 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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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.96 km

5.18 km

3.64 km

1.77 km

520 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.65 km

8.19 km

214 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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