Highlight • Natural Monument
Covão do Boeiro
Hiking
4.4
(7)
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April 19, 2025
Hiking
As the name suggests, this is a large hollow, an amphitheater sculpted by nature, where a lagoon lies that, on hot summer days, can disappear completely. Even so, the landscape remains stunning, imposing and filled with the overwhelming silence of the mountain.
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Best routes to Covão do Boeiro
4.6
(21)
73
hikers
8.89km
02:41
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
5.0
(5)
24
hikers
9.22km
03:36
1,090m
10m
The Garganta de Loriga Route is a difficult 5.7-mile hike in Serra da Estrela, featuring glacial valleys and significant elevation gain.
Hard
5.0
(4)
21
hikers
11.1km
04:15
1,250m
10m
Hike the challenging Garganta de Loriga Trail in Serra da Estrela Natural Park, a 6.9-mile route with 4117 feet of elevation gain.
Hard
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Elevation 1,790 m
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