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Castelo Branco
Castelo Novo

View of Castelo Novo – Castelo Novo Castle Ruins loop from Castelo Novo

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Portugal
Castelo Branco
Castelo Novo

View of Castelo Novo – Castelo Novo Castle Ruins loop from Castelo Novo

Moderate

5.0

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6

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View of Castelo Novo – Castelo Novo Castle Ruins loop from Castelo Novo

02:59

9.92km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

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182 m

Chafariz da Bica

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Built in the 18th century, this Baroque-style fountain is located in the Largo da Bica square. Access is via a grand staircase.

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485 m

View of Castelo Novo

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from here a nice view of Castelo Novo

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603 m

Alardo Water Bottling Plant

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next to Castelo Novo is the company where they put nice bottled water. There is a parking lot available. Ideal to leave the car and go for a walk.

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3.92 km

Castelo Velho

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At the top of Gardunha, almost 1,000 meters above sea level, stands the Castelo Velho site. From here, the view reaches the Castelo Branco plain and continues to the Tagus …

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5.28 km

actually it is beautiful everywhere and you can enjoy the beautiful views.

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9.53 km

Igreja Matriz de Castelo Novo

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The church was rebuilt in 1732 on the ruins of an ancient temple.

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9.55 km

Castelo Novo Castle Ruins

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at the highest point of the village is a ruined castle and a bell tower built from the stones of the castle.

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9.61 km

Historic Village of Castelo Novo

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In the heart of the Serra da Gardunha, the Historic Village of Castelo Novo rises from granite. The medieval village, marked by its Templar heritage and Manueline style, boasts a …

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9.92 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.68 km

1.10 km

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

3.43 km

1.48 km

166 m

112 m

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Highest point (920 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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