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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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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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Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha

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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

View of the Valley from Serra da Gardunha

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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

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

Chafariz da Bica

View of Castelo Novo

Alardo Water Bottling Plant

Castelo Velho

View of the Valley from Serra da Gardunha

Igreja Matriz de Castelo Novo

Castelo Novo Castle Ruins

Historic Village of Castelo Novo

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