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Serra da Estrela Mountains

Serra da Estrela Mountains

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.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

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1. Route of the Levada (PR 3) and of the Schist Villages (PR 2) — Serra da Lousã

22.1km

03:15

1,010m

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

32.9km

04:40

1,430m

1,440m

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

10.0km

01:25

420m

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

49.0km

07:21

2,180m

2,190m

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

57.0km

08:32

2,990m

3,050m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Fernandinho loop from Vila Nova

29.5km

03:55

980m

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

20.3km

03:04

1,060m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Reguengo – Catraia loop from Arganil

38.2km

05:16

1,540m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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9. Covão dos Conchos loop from Sabugueiro

8.81km

01:02

210m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Running loop from Manteigas

25.1km

03:36

1,110m

1,120m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails in the Serra da Estrela Mountains

1. Route of the Levada (PR 3) and of the Schist Villages (PR 2) — Serra da Lousã

2. Estrela Taurus — circular route in Serra da Estrela

3. The Peoples of the Riverbanks of Piodão (PR 2) — circular route

4. Estrela Orion Belt — circular route in Serra da Estrela

5. Oh Meu Deus 50 — circular route in Serra da Estrela

6. Fernandinho loop from Vila Nova

7. Chiqueiro – Lousã Castle loop from Lousã

8. Reguengo – Catraia loop from Arganil

9. Covão dos Conchos loop from Sabugueiro

10. Running loop from Manteigas

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