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Viana do Castelo

Viana do Castelo

The best running trails in Viana do Castelo

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Running in Viana do Castelo 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 Viana do Castelo—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: December 5, 2025

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1. Between the Sea and the Mountain (PR 5) — circular route

20.3km

02:27

510m

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

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2. Travessia das Serras da Peneda e Soajo (GR 1) — circular route in the Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

79.5km

11:18

3,050m

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

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3. Casa dos Sá Sotomaior loop from Viana do Castelo

20.0km

02:05

150m

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

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4. Praia de Moledo loop from Âncora-Praia

10.9km

01:08

30m

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

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5. Forte de Santiago da Barra loop from Viana do Castelo

9.59km

00:59

30m

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

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6. Praia de Vila Praia de Âncora loop from Moledo

12.1km

01:15

50m

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

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7. Litoral Norte Boardwalk – Ecovia do Norte Boardwalk loop from Areosa

14.6km

01:31

20m

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

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8. Litoral Norte Boardwalk – Ecovia do Norte Boardwalk loop from Carreço

17.3km

01:50

80m

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

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9. Sanctuary of Santa Luzia – Water Pipes loop from Viana do Castelo

14.6km

01:54

470m

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

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10. Ultra Trail Serra de Arga loop from Dem

49.1km

07:07

2,270m

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

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The best running trails in Viana do Castelo

1. Between the Sea and the Mountain (PR 5) — circular route

2. Travessia das Serras da Peneda e Soajo (GR 1) — circular route in the Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

3. Casa dos Sá Sotomaior loop from Viana do Castelo

4. Praia de Moledo loop from Âncora-Praia

5. Forte de Santiago da Barra loop from Viana do Castelo

6. Praia de Vila Praia de Âncora loop from Moledo

7. Litoral Norte Boardwalk – Ecovia do Norte Boardwalk loop from Areosa

8. Litoral Norte Boardwalk – Ecovia do Norte Boardwalk loop from Carreço

9. Sanctuary of Santa Luzia – Water Pipes loop from Viana do Castelo

10. Ultra Trail Serra de Arga loop from Dem

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