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Casa do Juiz (Nave da Mestra)

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Casa do Juiz (Nave da Mestra)

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    1. Rossim Valley Trail to Nave da Mestra — Serra da Estrela

    14.3km

    04:10

    380m

    380m

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

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

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    April 8, 2025

    At an altitude of 1,700 metres, in the heart of the Serra da Estrela, stands the impressive Nave da Mestra, a granite colossus that holds a centuries-old secret: the Barca Herminius. Built in 1910 by craftsmen from Manteigas, who climbed the mountain with mules and hydraulic jacks, this house nestled between rocks looks like something out of a fairy tale. It is said that it was designed as a summer retreat by the Matos Preto family, but the legend goes further: it is said that clandestine meetings against the regime, led by judge José Pereira de Matos, took place there. That is why, to this day, it is called the Judge's House.

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      Location: Manteigas (São Pedro), Guarda, Portugal

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