Sanctuary of Santa Luzia – Santa Luzia Hillside loop from Âncora-Praia

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Portugal

Viana do Castelo

Vila Praia De Âncora

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia – Santa Luzia Hillside loop from Âncora-Praia

Hard

4.5

(2)

riders

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia – Santa Luzia Hillside loop from Âncora-Praia

04:57

51.9km

1,190m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.5 km for 119 m

After 20.7 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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462 m

Vila Praia de Âncora Beach and Coastal Promenade

Highlight • Beach

812 m

Stone Bridges and Scenic River Views on the Portuguese Way (Stage 5)

Highlight • Bridge

Highly recommended route if you have time to make a small detour when you are on the way

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10.4 km

View of Âncora

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.1 km

View of the Atlantic Ocean from Serra de Arga

Highlight • Viewpoint

20.5 km

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia

Highlight • Religious Site

The landmark of Viana do Castelo is in the area of the Areosa district, the largest district outside the core city. From here you can enjoy a great view of …

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23.2 km

Santa Luzia Hillside

Highlight • Viewpoint

28.9 km

View from the Ruined Building Balcony

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a good view from the balcony of an old building

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36.0 km

Fonte de Louga (Airesos)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Water source

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51.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

17.5 km

4.29 km

787 m

651 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

9.74 km

7.05 km

2.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 27 October

17°C

12°C

29 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

August 29, 2024,Gekke fontein 2.0 met 2 verkeerd afslagen

The ride overlapped a bit and that's where we went wrong by not following it long enough. We ended up in a riverbed on the way back downhill and should have just stayed on the path.

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