The best running trails in the Serra da Estrela Mountains

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Running in the Serra da Estrela Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Serra da Estrela Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Route of the Levada (PR 3) and of the Schist Villages (PR 2) — Serra da Lousã	Expert 03:15 22.1km
Estrela Taurus — circular route in Serra da Estrela	Expert 04:40 32.9km
The Peoples of the Riverbanks of Piodão (PR 2) — circular route	Expert 01:25 10.0km
Estrela Orion Belt — circular route in Serra da Estrela	Expert 07:21 49.0km
Oh Meu Deus 50 — circular route in Serra da Estrela	Expert 08:32 57.0km
Fernandinho loop from Vila Nova	Expert 03:55 29.5km
Chiqueiro – Lousã Castle loop from Lousã	Expert 03:03 20.3km
Reguengo – Catraia loop from Arganil	Expert 05:16 38.2km
Covão dos Conchos loop from Sabugueiro	Intermediate 01:02 8.81km

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Route of the Levada (PR 3) and of the Schist Villages (PR 2) — Serra da Lousã
03:15
22.1km
8:50/km
1,010m
1,010m
Expert
35
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Estrela Taurus — circular route in Serra da Estrela
04:40
32.9km
8:30/km
1,430m
1,440m
Expert
34
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3
The Peoples of the Riverbanks of Piodão (PR 2) — circular route
01:25
10.0km
8:31/km
420m
420m
Expert
21
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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4
Estrela Orion Belt — circular route in Serra da Estrela
07:21
49.0km
8:59/km
2,180m
2,190m
Expert
17
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5
Oh Meu Deus 50 — circular route in Serra da Estrela
08:32
57.0km
8:59/km
2,990m
3,050m
Expert
3
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Fernandinho loop from Vila Nova
03:55
29.5km
7:57/km
980m
980m
Expert
107
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Chiqueiro – Lousã Castle loop from Lousã
03:03
20.3km
8:59/km
1,060m
1,060m
Expert
5.0
(1)
88
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Reguengo – Catraia loop from Arganil
05:16
38.2km
8:16/km
1,540m
1,540m
Expert
59
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Covão dos Conchos loop from Sabugueiro
01:02
8.81km
7:05/km
210m
210m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
35
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.