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Stone Gate – Penha Sanctuary loop from Fafe

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Braga
Costa

Stone Gate – Penha Sanctuary loop from Fafe

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Stone Gate – Penha Sanctuary loop from Fafe

04:00

13.1km

430m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

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1.19 km

View of Guimarães

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the garden you have a great view of the city.

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2

3.08 km

Stone Gate

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

3.10 km

Moss-covered boulders in Parque da Penha

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you enjoy hiking through nature, this is recommended. I recommend good hiking shoes and a backpack.

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4

3.81 km

Hermitage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Grotto)

Highlight • Religious Site

The small chapel is carved entirely out of stone.

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5

3.96 km

Monument to Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral

Highlight • Monument

The sculpture honoring Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral, inaugurated by José de Pina in 1927, honors the intrepid Portuguese aviators responsible for the first crossing of the South Atlantic, connecting Lisbon with Rio de Janeiro.

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6

4.14 km

View of Guimarães from the Cable Car

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Those who can no longer hike can take the cable car down to the valley

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7

4.29 km

Penha Sanctuary

Highlight • Religious Site

The plans for the building were drawn up by the Portuguese architect José Marques da Silva. Work began on August 6, 1930. Marques da Silva broke with traditional forms of …

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4.53 km

Statue of Pope Pius IX at the Miradouro da Penha viewpoint

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Large stone statue at the Miradouro da Penha, erected in honor of Pope Pius IX. The big rocks are often so close together that you have to push your way through them.

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

3.52 km

3.18 km

2.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

4.56 km

2.62 km

814 m

212 m

158 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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