Historic Village of Monsanto – Peça Viewpoint loop from Idanha-a-Nova

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Portugal

Castelo Branco

Idanha-a-Nova e Alcafozes

Historic Village of Monsanto – Peça Viewpoint loop from Idanha-a-Nova

Hard

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Historic Village of Monsanto – Peça Viewpoint loop from Idanha-a-Nova

06:11

68.0km

1,140m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.7 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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22.6 km

Idanha-a-Velha Historical Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Idanha-a-Velha is a town in the Portuguese municipality of Idanha-a-Nova and has 79 inhabitants in 2001. Idanha-a-Velha is a very old town located on the Rio Ponsul river, which was …

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22.8 km

Roman Bridge of Idanha-a-Velha

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The ancient Roman road that connected Augusta Emerita (Mérida) to Bracara Augusta (Braga) passed through here, crossing the river on a bridge that has now disappeared, of which only the …

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23.0 km

Monsanto, the "Most Portuguese Village in Portugal," rises on the steep Cabeço de Monsanto, where houses are hidden among giant boulders, creating a unique setting. Between Templar walls, castle ruins, …

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37.7 km

Picnic Area With View of Monsanto Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great laid out original shepherd's village, renovated for tourism

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38.0 km

Peça Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Miradouro da Peça, the gaze is lost between horizons: the houses nestled into the granite hillside, the Beira plain that stretches to Spain and, crowning the view, the Serra da Estrela, Gardunha and Malcata mountains.

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68.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.9 km

8.76 km

6.89 km

3.31 km

1.28 km

Surfaces

44.3 km

11.1 km

8.04 km

3.12 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

22°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

October 15, 2023,Trilhos da Raia. Idanha a Nova

Another participation in the "trilhos da raia" marathon in Idanha a Nova. 76km marathon route, with a climb to Monsanto, along paths and trails in the region. A good race on my part where I managed to reach the podium in 3rd place in the e-bikes.

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