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Bico do Patelo

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Bico do Patelo

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    Location: Castro Laboreiro, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

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    March 20, 2025

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    Among the low scrubland, oak groves and winding streams, the imposing granite outcrops that define this mountain landscape stand out.

    Sculpted by time, wind and water, they form escarpments and rocks of improbable balance, such as the Bico do Patelo, an immense rock that seems to defy gravity.

    In this wild landscape, the mountain goat reigns supreme, agile and imposing, running along the cliffs as if they were trails traced just for it.
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    May 20, 2023

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    September 26, 2025

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    Bico do Patelo, literally "Patelo’s Beak," is a striking granite rock formation in Peneda-Gerês National Park. Its bold shape rises above the surrounding hills, catching the eye from different points along the PR3 Castrejo trail. As you approach, the unusual form makes it a natural landmark and one of the memorable sights of the hike.

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    1. Ponte da Cava da Velha – Bico do Patelo loop from Castro Laboreiro

    17.1km

    05:12

    560m

    560m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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    Elevation 980 m

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