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40.37, -7.54 · rel 11565635
red-yellow Local network PR5MTG · REL 11565635

Rota do Maciço Central

35,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.

Guarda · 40.37°N · 7.54°W
35,2km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
29 views
2 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Summit viewpoint 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

Majestosidade e rudeza são características que tornam a Rota do Maciço Central única em termos de traçado e de paisagem natural.

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03 · 7 points along the route

What will you encounter?

Water summit viewpoint
Fonte dos Perus Water · 131 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Nascente Rio Zêzere Water · 185 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Cântaro Gordo summit · 52 m off route 35,2 km 100%
Fonte Paulo Luís Martins Water · 210 m off route 35,2 km 100%
Um vale em forma de "U" viewpoint · 289 m off route 35,2 km 100%
Contenda summit · 382 m off route 35,2 km 100%
Covões do Alto Zêzere viewpoint · 471 m off route 35,2 km 100%
04 · Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

elevation range 520 m 1859 m
0 km 17,6 km 35,2 km
05 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start
1439 m elevation
Quarter of the way
621 m elevation
Halfway
1482 m elevation
Three quarters
1844 m elevation
Finish
1180 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

07 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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What hikers experienced

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09 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Rota do Maciço Central is 35.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rota do Maciço Central takes approximately 8h 46min to complete.
No, Rota do Maciço Central is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Rota do Maciço Central starts near coordinates 40.3283, -7.588.
Rota do Maciço Central is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Rota do Maciço Central is maintained and managed by Município de Manteigas.
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