Serra DA Estrela: Routes DE Adventure and Search DE Cascades

5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

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)

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting next to the entrance of the Zêzere Hotel Valley. The guide will be with an orange umbrella.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Meeting point. Initial briefing. Start of the walk.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    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.

    5 hours 8 minutes Admission ticket included

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.
Supplied by Histórias Com Passadas

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Hiking Tours
Half-day Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Adventure Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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