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Viana do Castelo

Viana Do Castelo (Monserrate)

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia – Stairs to Santa Luzia loop from Viana do Castelo

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Portugal

Viana do Castelo

Viana Do Castelo (Monserrate)

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia – Stairs to Santa Luzia loop from Viana do Castelo

Hard

5.0

(4)

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Sanctuary of Santa Luzia – Stairs to Santa Luzia loop from Viana do Castelo

05:05

16.6km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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212 m

Museum Ship Gil Eannes

Highlight • Monument

The Gil Eannes was used in the past as a medical vessel to accompany the cod fishing fleet.

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719 m

Viana do Castelo Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

It is an episcopal church built in the fifteenth century, 200 years after the founding of the city.

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893 m

Historic Centre of Viana do Castelo

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice little town 🤩

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1.93 km

Santa Luzia Stations of the Cross

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful path between the pilgrimage church and the city. The path crosses the winding road several times so children should be informed.

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2.60 km

View of Viana do Castelo, Darque and the Lima River estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fascinating view of the old town, the Rio Lima and the Atlantic coast

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13.7 km

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia and Viewpoint

Highlight • Religious Site

We also recommend the hiking trails through the forest. The local flora makes you feel a bit like in the jungle.

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14.0 km

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia

Highlight • Religious Site

The landmark of Viana do Castelo is in the area of the Areosa district, the largest district outside the core city. From here you can enjoy a great view of …

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Stairs to Santa Luzia

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For people who are not good at climbing stairs, there is a lift in a parallel street below that goes up. For the others, the ascent begins here.

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16.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.98 km

2.90 km

2.67 km

1.10 km

829 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.67 km

4.69 km

3.44 km

1.08 km

701 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

21°C

15°C

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Sanctuary of Santa Luzia – Stairs to Santa Luzia loop from Viana do Castelo

Museum Ship Gil Eannes

Viana do Castelo Cathedral

Historic Centre of Viana do Castelo

Santa Luzia Stations of the Cross

View of Viana do Castelo, Darque and the Lima River estuary

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia and Viewpoint

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia

Stairs to Santa Luzia

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