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Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco

The best walks and hikes in Castelo Branco

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Want to go hiking in Castelo Branco to explore more of this corner of

Portugal? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Castelo Branco to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Castelo Branco is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: October 17, 2025

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1. Circular do Planalto Superior — circular route in Serra da Estrela

8.89km

02:41

300m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. GeoRota do Orvalho (PR 3) — Orvalho Boardwalk circular route

10.4km

03:13

360m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Covão do Curral Dam – Covão do Ferro Lagoon loop from Unhais da Serra

5.25km

01:36

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Torre (Serra da Estrela) – View of Cântaro Gordo loop from Unhais da Serra

12.2km

04:12

630m

640m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5. Poios Brancos Viewpoint – Santo António Spring loop from Penhas da Saúde

8.78km

02:36

260m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Fonte do Lavadouro – Cascata dos Pios loop from Vila de Rei

11.2km

03:19

330m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Monsanto Castle – Historic Streets of Monsanto loop from Relva

5.00km

01:35

210m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Ponte Filipina – Old Well loop from Pedrógão Pequeno

6.83km

02:05

230m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. View of Monsanto Village – Monsanto Castle loop from Monsanto

2.74km

00:52

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Praia Fluvial do Penedo Furado loop from Água das Casas

1.84km

00:33

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in Castelo Branco

1. Circular do Planalto Superior — circular route in Serra da Estrela

2. GeoRota do Orvalho (PR 3) — Orvalho Boardwalk circular route

3. Covão do Curral Dam – Covão do Ferro Lagoon loop from Unhais da Serra

4. Torre (Serra da Estrela) – View of Cântaro Gordo loop from Unhais da Serra

5. Poios Brancos Viewpoint – Santo António Spring loop from Penhas da Saúde

6. Fonte do Lavadouro – Cascata dos Pios loop from Vila de Rei

7. Monsanto Castle – Historic Streets of Monsanto loop from Relva

8. Ponte Filipina – Old Well loop from Pedrógão Pequeno

9. View of Monsanto Village – Monsanto Castle loop from Monsanto

10. Praia Fluvial do Penedo Furado loop from Água das Casas

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