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Penha Sanctuary – Penha Natural Sanctuary loop from São Faustino

Penha Sanctuary – Penha Natural Sanctuary loop from São Faustino

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Penha Sanctuary – Penha Natural Sanctuary loop from São Faustino

01:42

30.8km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.5 km for 269 m

After 23.2 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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728 m

São Faustino

Highlight • Settlement

17.1 km

View of Guimarães

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the garden you have a great view of the city.

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22.6 km

View of Guimarães from the Cable Car

Highlight • Viewpoint

Those who can no longer hike can take the cable car down to the valley

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22.7 km

Penha Sanctuary

Highlight • Religious Site

The plans for the building were drawn up by the Portuguese architect José Marques da Silva. Work began on August 6, 1930. Marques da Silva broke with traditional forms of …

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23.2 km

Statue of Pope Pius IX at the Miradouro da Penha viewpoint

Highlight • Monument

Large stone statue at the Miradouro da Penha, erected in honor of Pope Pius IX. The big rocks are often so close together that you have to push your way through them.

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23.6 km

Penha Natural Sanctuary

Highlight • Religious Site

30.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

5.53 km

2.20 km

375 m

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

693 m

343 m

213 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Sunday 6 September

31°C

13°C

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Penha Sanctuary – Penha Natural Sanctuary loop from São Faustino

São Faustino

View of Guimarães

View of Guimarães from the Cable Car

Penha Sanctuary

Statue of Pope Pius IX at the Miradouro da Penha viewpoint

Penha Natural Sanctuary

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