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Ponte da Cava da Velha – Dog Rock loop from Penedo Redondo

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Ponte da Cava da Velha – Dog Rock loop from Penedo Redondo

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Ponte da Cava da Velha – Dog Rock loop from Penedo Redondo

05:22

18.6km

450m

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: March 7, 2026

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Parque Natural Baixa Limia-Serra do Xurés

Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.29 km

Ponte da Cava da Velha

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A very impressive bidge.

The name Ponte Nova indicates the existence of another structure constructed in the same location (or nearby) at one time preceding the current bridge. This may …

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5.62 km

Charco de Gontamil

Lake

6.97 km

Dog Rock

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A rock that looks like a dog's head from the right perspective 🐕

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8.70 km

Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria da Visitação de Castro Laboreiro

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The medieval church Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria da Visitação de Castro Laboreiro, or simply Igreja de Santa Maria da Visitação (Visitation of the Virgin Mary) or Igreja Matriz de …

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8.74 km

Pelourinho de Castro Laboreiro

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The original pillory dates back to 1560. It was dismantled in 1860, and its parts were reused in several houses in the village. Between 1980 and 1985, some parts were …

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9.22 km

The Women of Castro Laboreiro

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To support their families, many men from Castro Laboreiro had to work far away as sailors or laborers. Their wives often waited longingly for their return. This is why they …

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9.44 km

Cão de Castro Laboreiro Sculpture

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The Cão de Castro Laboreiro (CCL) is a recognized rare dog breed. Its name comes from the Portuguese town of Castro Laboreiro. Like the Serra da Estrela Mountain Dog, the …

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9.64 km

Restaurante O Miradouro do Castelo

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Excellent restaurant with regional Portuguese dishes. Stunning views of the castle and the valley below.

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14.4 km

Oak Forest Trail in Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

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18.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

2.55 km

2.19 km

750 m

169 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

3.58 km

2.47 km

897 m

263 m

173 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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Ponte da Cava da Velha – Dog Rock loop from Penedo Redondo

Ponte da Cava da Velha

Dog Rock

Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria da Visitação de Castro Laboreiro

Pelourinho de Castro Laboreiro

The Women of Castro Laboreiro

Cão de Castro Laboreiro Sculpture

Restaurante O Miradouro do Castelo

Oak Forest Trail in Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

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