Serra DA Estrela: Routes DE Adventure and Search DE Cascades
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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Enjoy the village of Manteigas in the natural park of Serra da Estrela, a haven where nature and culture meet in perfect harmony. Explore the Glacier Valley of the Zêzere River, with stunning landscapes and ancient legends. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient shepherds and contemplate the valley surrounded by forests that transform with the seasons.
Discover the Poço do Inferno, a magical waterfall of 10 meters in the Leandres River, and visit emblematic sites such as the Casa da Guarda-Florestal, the Vale do Buraco, the Carvalhal and the Viveiro das Moitas, full of biodiversity.
Finish your experience with a handmade snack while breathing the pure mountain air. Return to the starting point of this track.
At Manteigas, every track is an adventure and every stop is a unique moment of connection with nature. Come and experience this unforgettable experience!
Total distance: 12.3 miles
Accumulated positive de-level: 666 m
Accumulated negative de-level: 666 m
Moderate/High Difficulty (Level 2/3-5 MIDE)
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
Not recommended for people under 10 years of age.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
RNAAT License No. 506/2022 of Tourism of Portugal, recognized as Tourism in Nature by ICNF.
Presence and accompaniment by bilingual guide.
Personal Accident and Liability Insurance.
Snacks
Transportation to the starting point of the Tour will not be offered.
No guests will be picked up/delivered at the place of accommodation.
No other meals will be offered except those indicated.
What To Expect
Meeting point. Initial briefing. Start of the walk.
Poco do Inferno
Walk interpreted by forest, pedestrian and mountain paths. Panoramic view of Manteigas and the Zêzere Glacier Valley. Visit to the Casa do Guarda-Florestal; Natural Waterfall of the Poço do Inferno; Hole Valley; Carvalhal and Viveiro das Moitas. Snack with handmade products made by locals and recognized as EcoFood by Estrela Geoparque. Stunning views and unforgettable photographic spots.
Options
Butter - Well and Factory
Visit the ancestral factory: Manufacture with traditional wool processing processes, preserving the cultural and industrial heritage of the mountain.
Visit the fabri unit.
Duration: 1 hour: Visit the textile factory with the possibility of exploring the store where you can acquire pieces of this timeless art.
Serra da Estrela, Walk between waterfalls and hidden stories
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