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Castro Laboreiro Castle

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Castro Laboreiro Castle

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    February 4, 2024

    Hiking

    Castle ruins in a dominant location on a hill, in difficult to access terrain.
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    June 15, 2025

    Mountain biking

    Built on a granite hill over 1,000 metres above sea level, the castle dominates the Laboreiro River valley, offering spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Its origins are ancient, probably …
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    July 31, 2025

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    These are the ruins of a Romanesque castle with a walled enclosure around a central tower with a cistern, located on the top of an isolated hill at 1,033 meters (3,389 feet) above the Minho and Lima rivers. It has an oval plan oriented north-south.
    The main entrance is the Porta do Sol, which opens to the east, while the Gate of Traitors, the Porta do Sapo, is located at the other end. The exit is well-maintained and normal for its location.
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    1. Ponte da Cava da Velha – Bico do Patelo loop from A Portela

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    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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    Elevation 1,040 m

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