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37.50, -8.75 · rel 3353528
red-white National network GR11;E9 · REL 3353528

Caminho Histórico

212,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.

Beja · 37.50°N · 8.75°W
212,1km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
31 views
3 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint Castle or ruins Remote Uncrowded

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · The story

What makes this route special

Percorre as principais vilas e aldeias num itinerário rural com vários séculos de história. Inclui um total de 13 etapas e 263 km.

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03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

summit Attraction ruins monument viewpoint Lighthouse
Santiago de Cacém summit · 106 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Pelourinho de Santiago do Cacém Attraction · 124 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Fonte das Mentiras ruins · on the route 212,1 km 100%
Pelourinho de Aljezur Attraction · on the route 212,1 km 100%
São Domingos summit · on the route 212,1 km 100%
Tercenas summit · on the route 212,1 km 100%
Pelourinho de Aljezur monument · on the route 212,1 km 100%
Miradouro do Castelo viewpoint · 25 m off route 212,1 km 100%
Cerro do Peguinho viewpoint · 51 m off route 212,1 km 100%
Monumento ao Cante Alentejano monument · 62 m off route 212,1 km 100%
Farol do Cabo de São Vicente Lighthouse · 64 m off route 212,1 km 100%
Miradouro de Santa Maria viewpoint · 65 m off route 212,1 km 100%
Morro do Paneiro summit · 79 m off route 212,1 km 100%
Serra do Penedo summit · 91 m off route 212,1 km 100%
Cerro da Vigia summit · 145 m off route 212,1 km 100%
Rocha das Gaivotas ruins · 148 m off route 212,1 km 100%
Memorial aos Ex Combatentes do Concelho de Vila do Bispo monument · 149 m off route 212,1 km 100%
Serra do Cercal summit · 279 m off route 212,1 km 100%
Fateota summit · 289 m off route 212,1 km 100%
Pedra das Gaivotas summit · 305 m off route 212,1 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 106,0 km 212,1 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Caminho Histórico is 212.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Caminho Histórico takes approximately 52h 46min to complete.
No, Caminho Histórico is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Caminho Histórico starts near coordinates 38.0141, -8.6975.
Caminho Histórico is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Caminho Histórico is maintained and managed by Vicentina.
Yes, Caminho Histórico is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.
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