Bom Jesus Park – Chapel of the Descent loop from Nogueiró e Tenões

Hiking trails & Routes

Portugal

Braga

Tenões

Bom Jesus Park – Chapel of the Descent loop from Nogueiró e Tenões

Easy

4.9

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238

hikers

Bom Jesus Park – Chapel of the Descent loop from Nogueiró e Tenões

01:13

3.66km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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706 m

First Stairway to Bom Jesus do Monte

Highlight • Climb

This is where the climb Starts - it’s worth it!

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1.11 km

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the most beautiful churches in Portugal with a great view of Braga.

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1.38 km

Bom Jesus do Monte

Highlight • Religious Site

Bom Jesus do Monte is a Roman Catholic shrine in Tenões on the eastern outskirts of Braga

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1.48 km

View of Braga from Bom Jesus do Monte

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view towards Braga

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1.59 km

Ernesto Korrodi's Artificial Grotto of Bom Jesus

Highlight • Cave

The artificial grotto is a very popular place, especially on hot days.

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1.76 km

Bom Jesus Park

Highlight • Forest

Not only the church and the great views, also the park is really very beautiful, so definitely visit.

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1.82 km

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

Highlight • Religious Site

garden with many trails

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2.17 km

Chapel of the Descent

Highlight • Religious Site

3.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.62 km

1.47 km

482 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

565 m

263 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

May 21, 2024,Treppensteigen zum BomJesus do Monte

This imposing pilgrimage chapel with its impressive open staircase towers over the city, or if you prefer something more comfortable, you can use the oldest functioning water ballast railway in the world

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June 3, 2024,Braga Parque Bom Jesus Bergbahn

From Bom Jesus Park you have a wonderful view of the city of Braga, which we had just visited. This park was the icing on the cake of the day. The ride up by train only costs €2. Of course there are a lot of people there. But the descent on foot on the Escadaria along the many chapels and …

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