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in the municipality of Guarda

Mondego Walkways

Mondego Walkways are located in the municipality of Guarda, in a territory recognized by UNESCO as Geopark Estrela. It is a route of about 12 km, along the River Mondego, and it passes through places such as Videmonte, Trinta, Vila Soeiro and Barragem do Caldeirão. The route, of unique beauty, offers walkers breathtaking landscapes and includes crossing areas, walkways and suspension bridges. For the bravest, there is also an opportunity for a slide crossing. Visit us!
3 Routes

There are 3 different routes adapted to each situation. Complete, familiar and reduced mobility.

Transfers

If you don't want to make the round trip, there are transfers to transport you from one end to the other.

All Year

The route is open all year round, however, before visiting, check prices and opening hours.

Services

There are toilets at the entrances to the route and you can find cafes and restaurants in the passing towns.

The Mondego Walkways are now open to the public!

Route

Mondego Walkways

The route runs along River Mondego and two tributaries Ribeiro do Barrocal and Rio Caldeirão, covering about 11.5 km, with 6.7 km over wooden walkways (a total of seven) some of them flat, others on stairs.
Heritage

Experience

The structure aims to make known the landscape and the environmental and historical heritage of the surrounding villages, guaranteeing new experiences for visitors, through the creation of points of interest that reveal the best kept secrets of Mondego river.
12
Kilometers
4
Places
2
Waterfalls
3
Suspension Bridges
To Know

Magical Places

Visitors have access to unique places, such as Mocho Real Viewpoint, waterfalls, mills, old woolen, weaving and electricity production factories (Central Hidroelétrica do Pateiro).
Estrela Geopark

Mondego Walkways are located in a territory recognized by UNESCO as Geopark Estrela.

Mobile Network

During the entire journey, and for your safety, there is always mobile network coverage.

Duration

Reserve about 4 hours to calmly walk the 12 km of Mondego Walkways.

Parking

At both ends of Mondego Walkways there are car parks to leave your vehicle.

Experience

Nature

Mondego Walkways allow access to unique landscapes, until now inaccessible, with maximum respect for the balance of the ecosystem in which the walkways are located.

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Clothing

Bring comfortable clothes and shoes to walk the 12 km of Mondego Walkways. Don't wear slippers!

Temperature

Be careful on hot days! Don't forget to take bottled water and sunscreen with you.

Nature

Respect nature - don't sample plants or rocks and don't do noise pollution.

Garbage

Do not throw trash on the floor. Take a backpack and keep it in it until you find a suitable place to deposit it.

Follow the Rail

Always follow the footbridges and marked trails. Do not cross any obstacles.

Vehicles

Do not use two-wheeled vehicles such as bicycles or motorcycles. There is a 2 km route for people with reduced mobility.

Interests

Where to Sleep

Accommodations

Rural Tourism – Macieira Brava

Situated in Guarda, in the Centro region, Turismo Rural Macieira Brava offers accommodation with free private parking. A

Quinta Do Moinho

Located in Serra da Estrela Natural Park, Quinta Do Moinho overlooks the River Mondego. It offers apartments with free W

Senses Glamping

Offering pool views, Senses Glamping in Guarda offers accommodation, a seasonal outdoor pool, bar, garden and terrace. G

Where to Eat

Restaurants

Restaurante O Tacho

The Restaurant O Tacho, in Guarda, is a typical restaurant with traditional Portuguese cuisine where you can delight you

Restaurante O Mondego

GASTRONOMY Portuguese, European Meals Lunch dinner FUNCTIONALITIES Table service, Reservations, Seating

Restaurante Cortelha da Burra

The Cortelha da Burra Restaurant is a place where traditional ingredients transform gastronomy into a unique experience.

Photo Gallery

Let yourself be enchanted by the photos of Mondego Walkways.

Passadiços do Mondego