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El PR-7 AVV – Caminhos do Pão e da Fé es un recorrido circular sesignizado que parte partir desde Soajo y se adentra en el Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês (Portugal), combina paisajes agrícolas, patrimonio religioso e historia rural.

The Chalcedony Trail (PR1 TBR – Trilho da Cidade da Calcedonia) is one of the most iconic routes in Peneda-Gerês National Park, located in Covide (Braga), within the municipality of Terras de Bouro. It leads to the ruins of the City of Chalcedony, an ancient pre-Roman hill fort high in the mountains. It offers panoramic views over the Homem River valley and the Gerês mountains. The trail passes through native forests, rocky areas, and natural viewpoints.

An excellent place to end the tour, as we can always get a hot shower.

A beautiful hiking area with breathtaking rock formations.

Hello, I would like to do this trail but I would like to know if you make stops among the points where you took photos and to know how many minutes you stayed at the points. Thank you for your feedback 😊

The Calcedonia Crack is one of those passages that seems to have come straight out of an old fairy tale: a monumental crack between two granite giants. For those who like a challenge, the route involves climbing and jumping between huge blocks fitted together at the base. Going up is easier than going down: there is more support, more traction, and less hesitation. There is no need to cross it (the trail elegantly skirts the crack) but, for the more adventurous, facing this crack is almost a ritual: a mix of adrenaline, vertigo and raw landscape that leaves its mark on those who pass by.

As the climb progresses, the granite boulders become increasingly imposing, sculpting the landscape with impressive shapes and dimensions. To the south, Curvaceira rises, the highest point in the area, at 919 metres above sea level. To the north, a wide view opens up over the Covide valley. Here, Barrosã cows roam freely across the hills, while the mountain landscape reveals itself in all its grandeur above 800 metres. But this is also the most challenging part of the climb: narrow trails, a steep incline and some rocks that require a bit of climbing.

Known for their hot waters and therapeutic properties, the waters emerge at a temperature of around 77ºC, although the thermal pools are regulated to offer bathing at more comfortable temperatures, around 40ºC. These hot springs are rich in minerals such as sodium, calcium and bicarbonate, and are believed to help in the treatment of rheumatic and skin conditions.