Walkways
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!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.Kilometers
Places
Waterfalls
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).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.MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW!
Interests
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Wool Factories
Fabrics have been, throughout history, a central concern for Man, as a basic need for protection, as a bargaining chip and as a symbol of power and wealth. Its production, made from natural resources, has assumed importance since prehistory, but
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Guarda – The District and the City
The District The district of Guarda is located in the central-north region of Portugal and covers fourteen municipalities. It is the seventh largest district in Portugal and is headquartered in the city with the same name. Extensive and harmonious, it contains an incalculable
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Caldeirão Waterfall
The Cascata do Caldeirão, as its name indicates, is an integral part of the Caldeirão stream, and is located right at the entrance to the city of Guarda, next to the wall of the Caldeirão Dam, in the northern part
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Estrela Geopark – UNESCO Heritage
The territory of the UNESCO World Estrela Geopark has about 170,000 inhabitants, is located in the Central Iberian Zone of Portugal and covers an area of 2216 km², extending through the municipalities of Belmonte, Celorico da Beira, Covilhã, Fornos de
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River Beach of Vale do Rossim (Penhas Douradas) – Serra da Estrela
The River Beach of Vale do Rossim is located in an artificial lake, in Penhas Douradas, in the heart of Serra da Estrela. It is the highest river beach in Portugal, at an altitude of 1437 meters. Classified as a
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Villages of the Mondego Walkways
Along the path of the Passadiços do Mondego, in addition to enjoying a breathtaking landscape, you will pass through different villages that will undoubtedly have your attention. Depending on which direction you take, the route will pass through the villages
