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42.04, -8.12 · rel 19098762
42.04, -8.12 · rel 19098762
Megalitismo
A 25,6 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Viana do Castelo.
Loop walk
start = finish · Viana do Castelo
25,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
27
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
16× ruins
1× Attraction
3× summit
Mamoa Alto da Mansão do Guerreiro 1
ruins ·
on the route
25,6 km
100%
Pelourinho de Castro Laboreiro
Attraction ·
on the route
25,6 km
100%
Abrigo
ruins ·
on the route
25,6 km
100%
Mamoa de Lamas do Rego 1 e 2
ruins ·
on the route
25,6 km
100%
Mamoas do Alto do Buscal
ruins ·
on the route
25,6 km
100%
Mamoa de Lamas do Rego
ruins ·
45 m off route
25,6 km
100%
Mamoa Alto da Mansão do Guerreiro 2
ruins ·
55 m off route
25,6 km
100%
Mamoa do Alto da Portela do Pau 6
ruins ·
75 m off route
25,6 km
100%
Menhir da Mota Grande
ruins ·
109 m off route
25,6 km
100%
Monumentos Megalíticos e de Arte Rupestre do Planalto de Castro Laboreiro
ruins ·
116 m off route
25,6 km
100%
Mamoa do Alto da Portela do Pau 5
ruins ·
132 m off route
25,6 km
100%
Pedra Mourisca
summit ·
135 m off route
25,6 km
100%
Mámoa da Mota Grande
ruins ·
165 m off route
25,6 km
100%
Dólmen do Alto da Portela do Pau 2
ruins ·
180 m off route
25,6 km
100%
Mamoa
ruins ·
184 m off route
25,6 km
100%
Mamoa do Alto da Portela do Pau 3
ruins ·
200 m off route
25,6 km
100%
Outeiro do Ferro
summit ·
231 m off route
25,6 km
100%
Cabezo da Meda
summit ·
317 m off route
25,6 km
100%
Mamoa Alto da Mansão do Guerreiro 3 e 4
ruins ·
354 m off route
25,6 km
100%
Mamoa do Alto da Portela do Pau 2
ruins ·
366 m off route
25,6 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Megalitismo is 25.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Megalitismo takes approximately 6h 23min to complete.
Yes, Megalitismo is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Megalitismo starts near coordinates 42.0306, -8.1594.
Megalitismo is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Megalitismo is maintained and managed by Município de Melgaço.