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41.63, -8.07 · rel 12888679
41.63, -8.07 · rel 12888679
Grande Rota – Fojos
A 31,4 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in Braga.
Loop walk
start = finish · Braga
31,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
1× summit
1× ruins
Nascente do Rio Ave
Water ·
45 m off route
27,7 km
88%
Cabreira
summit ·
45 m off route
27,7 km
88%
Castro de Vieira
ruins ·
452 m off route
27,7 km
88%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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06 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Grande Rota – Fojos is 31.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Grande Rota – Fojos takes approximately 7h 50min to complete.
Yes, Grande Rota – Fojos is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Grande Rota – Fojos starts near coordinates 41.6347, -8.1337.
Grande Rota – Fojos is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Grande Rota – Fojos is maintained and managed by Camara Municipal Vieira do Minho.