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Castelo Branco

Covilhã (São Pedro)

Bridge Over the Zêzere River – Serra da Estrela loop from Covilhã

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Portugal

Castelo Branco

Covilhã (São Pedro)

Bridge Over the Zêzere River – Serra da Estrela loop from Covilhã

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Bridge Over the Zêzere River – Serra da Estrela loop from Covilhã

06:25

83.6km

2,000m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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22.9 km

Bridge Over the Zêzere River

Highlight • Bridge

Except you cannot cross it by bicycle unless you lift it over concrete blocks at both ends.

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34.2 km

Zêzere River in Sameiro

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34.5 km

Sameiro

Highlight • Settlement

In this pretty village immersed in the quiet of the surrounding nature you can stop for a regenerating break.

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40.4 km

Church of Saint Peter of Manteigas

Highlight • Religious Site

51.6 km

Covão d'Ametade

Highlight • Forest

It is possible to rely only on a mat and a sleeping bag to sleep here and continue traveling the next morning. This building has a sheltered porch. It serves well, if the weather makes it easier.

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52.5 km

Um vale em forma de "U"

Viewpoint

54.5 km

View of Torre from Nave de Santo António

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61.7 km

Serra da Estrela

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Beautiful panoramic views from the highest point in Portugal. You can ski here in winter, and there is sometimes snow even in summer.

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61.8 km

Torre (Serra da Estrela Summit)

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This is the HP of mainland Portugal. The short way up is to drive up to the top, park up and walk 50m to the summit and then go and buy some good cheese and meats from the summit shops!

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83.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.1 km

33.6 km

5.52 km

1.23 km

175 m

Surfaces

53.5 km

27.9 km

894 m

875 m

420 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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