Rota do Castro do Zambujal

O Castro do Zambujal é um povoado fortificado da Idade do Cobre ou Calcólitico datado do 3.º milénio a.C. Situado num esporão rochoso na margem direita da Ribeira de Pedrulhos. Descoberto em 1932 foi escavado ao longo das décadas de 60 e 70.

Covering 12.4 km, this is a substantial hike requiring a reasonable base fitness. Most walkers complete it in about 2 hours and 45 minutes.

This loop trail is a practical choice for day hikers: you start and end at the same spot, with no shuttle or pick-up required. Look for the PR4TVD trail markings to stay on the official route.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.