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Lagoa Comprida

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Lagoa Comprida

Lagoa Comprida

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    1. Covão dos Conchos Trail — Serra da Estrela

    8.86km

    02:32

    210m

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

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    August 7, 2025

    Located at an altitude of approximately 1,600 meters, Lagoa Comprida is the largest water reservoir in the Serra da Estrela, intended for hydroelectric generation.

    This natural lake lies in a wide depression of glacial origin, approximately one kilometer long, which fed the Covão Grande glacier. Numerous glacial scars are visible along its banks, making this lake one of the most interesting geomorphological sites in the Serra da Estrela.

    Construction on this lake began in 1911, and by 1914, it was already six meters high. Later, in 1965, it underwent heightening work that increased its height to 28 meters, currently boasting a storage capacity of approximately 14 cubic hectometers, flooding an area of approximately 80 hectares.

    Small streams of water flow into this lagoon, as well as water retained in the Covões dos Conchos and Covões do Meio and carried to this lagoon through underground tunnels.

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      October 28, 2022

      beautiful route through the lakes of the highest area of prtugal be careful with the paths ..... be attentive because sometimes they get lost

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        July 23, 2023

        Nice vantage point on the lake

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          Elevation 1,660 m

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          Please check local regulations for: Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

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