Talasnal Schist Village – Casal Novo Schist Village loop from Lousã

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Coimbra

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Talasnal Schist Village – Casal Novo Schist Village loop from Lousã

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Talasnal Schist Village – Casal Novo Schist Village loop from Lousã

03:26

10.5km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

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Serra da Lousã

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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712 m

Palácio dos Viscondes do Espinhal

Castle

2.51 km

Castle in the Distance

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.00 km

Câmara de carga do Aproveitamento Hidroelétrico da Ermida

Lake

4.78 km

Talasnal Taverna

Highlight • Restaurant

great tavern with very good Portuguese food.

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4.90 km

Talasnal Schist Village

Highlight • Settlement

The place is well developed for tourism, which especially attracts motorists. There are many places to stop for a break.

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5.20 km

Log Bridge Over Stream, Serra da Lousã

Highlight • Bridge

6.26 km

Casal Novo Schist Village

Highlight • Settlement

As we pass along the EN236, we almost miss the presence of Casal Novo. The village is located at the bend of the slope, on a steep slope, facing north, …

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7.37 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Piety

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful ensemble of various chapels, doors and houses, today it remains a mystery to us.

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7.54 km

Senhora da Piedade River Pool

Highlight • River

Nice river bath, looks quite fresh 🥶

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7.82 km

Lousã Castle

Highlight • Castle

Arouce Castle, better known as Lousã Castle, can be visited free of charge. For the excellent view, it's worth climbing the tower.

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.63 km

2.57 km

2.34 km

2.27 km

665 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

2.83 km

2.45 km

978 m

789 m

214 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Saturday 31 October

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Comments

April 17, 2025,Portugal: Schieferdörfer der Serra da Lousã

Slate Villages & Adventures in the Serra da Lousã

A truly lovely circular hike from Lousã with many highlights: historic slate villages (Aldeias do Xisto), the Castelo de Arouce in the middle of the mountains, and the wild Rio Arouce, which winds through a green valley with waterfalls and old dams.

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