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Old Bridge of Castro Laboreiro

Natural Monuments

Old Bridge of Castro Laboreiro

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Old Bridge of Castro Laboreiro

Recommended by 33 hikers out of 35

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

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Location: Castro Laboreiro, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

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

17.1km

05:12

560m

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

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4.5

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2. Laboreiro River Waterfalls – PRVI Steel Bridge loop from Castro Laboreiro

8.23km

02:27

240m

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

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3. Ponte da Cava da Velha – Dog Rock loop from A Portela

18.8km

05:26

460m

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

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Dennis

January 6, 2022

Visit the old stone bridge of Castro Laboreiro. Calm and quiet place

Die Wetzels

May 25, 2024

....except for Saturday lunchtime 🤣🤣🤣

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Noname

July 31, 2025

The Ponte Velha de Castro Laboreiro is a medieval-style bridge over the Laboreiro River, bordering the Peneda-Geres National Park. The exact date of construction of the Old Bridge is unknown, but it is likely to have been between the 15th and 16th centuries. Also known as the Ponte dos Mouros (Old Bridge), the bridge served as a crossing over the deep waterfalls of the Laboreiro River, across to the mills located on the left bank, as well as an old access road to Castro Laboreiro Castle.
The bridge is approximately 5 meters long and rises approximately 5 meters above the river without any side walls.

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Erik

May 24, 2025

Nice walk but certainly not easy and not flat. Lots of scrambling and climbing
First part was a lot of climbing but doable. Descent after the castle was sometimes difficult

(By the way, it was on a Saturday afternoon and very quiet)

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Location: Castro Laboreiro, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

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Old Bridge of Castro Laboreiro

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

2. Laboreiro River Waterfalls – PRVI Steel Bridge loop from Castro Laboreiro

3. Ponte da Cava da Velha – Dog Rock loop from A Portela

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