The route crosses the mountainous complex of the Serra da Peneda and Serra do Soajo, along which you can observe the ingenious work of preparing the soil into agricultural terraces
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41.98, -8.30 · rel 3924312
41.98, -8.30 · rel 3924312
Travessia das Serras da Peneda e do Soajo
24,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Viana do Castelo · 41.98°N ·
8.30°W
24,8km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
36
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2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Water
2× viewpoint
1× summit
Lamas do Vez
Water ·
on the route
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Os Socalcos
viewpoint ·
85 m off route
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Miradouro dos Socalcos
viewpoint ·
190 m off route
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Pedra Rajada
summit ·
327 m off route
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Nascente do Rio Vez
Water ·
465 m off route
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
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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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Travessia das Serras da Peneda e do Soajo is 24.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Travessia das Serras da Peneda e do Soajo takes approximately 6h 10min to complete.
No, Travessia das Serras da Peneda e do Soajo is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Travessia das Serras da Peneda e do Soajo starts near coordinates 41.9764, -8.2284.
Travessia das Serras da Peneda e do Soajo is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Yes, Travessia das Serras da Peneda e do Soajo is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.