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40.04, -7.01 · rel 17585425
40.04, -7.01 · rel 17585425
Rota dos Fósseis
A 2,9 km loop walk in Castelo Branco.
Loop walk
start = finish · Castelo Branco
2,9km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
26
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Cave
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× castle
1× viewpoint
3× Attraction
1× cave
Castelo de Penha Garcia
castle ·
on the route
2,9 km
100%
Miradouro de Penha Garcia
viewpoint ·
on the route
2,9 km
100%
Pelourinho de Penha Garcia
Attraction ·
on the route
2,9 km
100%
Gruta da Lapa
cave ·
on the route
2,9 km
100%
Parque Icnológico de Penha Garcia
Attraction ·
on the route
2,9 km
100%
Baloiço de Penha Garcia
Attraction ·
97 m off route
2,9 km
100%
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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06 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Rota dos Fósseis is 2.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rota dos Fósseis takes approximately 44 min to complete.
Yes, Rota dos Fósseis is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Rota dos Fósseis starts near coordinates 40.0422, -7.0178.
Rota dos Fósseis is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Rota dos Fósseis is maintained and managed by Município de Idanha-a-Nova.