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GRZ- Multistage Route of Zêzere (Walking)

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  • Covão d'Ametade - Serra da Estrela
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The GRZ- Multistage Route of Zêzere was designed to be done on foot, by bicycle or by canoe, with 13 Intermodal Stations along the route. It passes through 13 municipalities and connects the Estrela Mountain, the Aldeias do Xisto, Castelo de Bode and the river Tagus.

Distance 369.2 km
111:49 h
10,630 m
12,134 m
1,456 m
15 m

Ready to discover one of the most surprising and wild rivers in Portugal, and immerse yourself in some of the most beautiful river landscapes? Choose your means of transport, prepare your equipment and follow these instructions we have prepared for you.The Zêzere River Valley is one of the territorial units that make up the Aldeias do Xisto region and one of the natural areas with the largest environmental diversity in Portugal. The creation of GR33 GRZ- Multistage Route of Zêzere provides direct contact with all of this natural heritage.The 370 km of the GRZ connect important national brands: The Estrela Mountain, the Aldeias do Xisto, Castelo de Bode and the river Tagus. The route is multimodal and can be done on foot, by bicycle or by canoe, continuously or in sections. The 13 Intermodal Stations along the route allow visitors to easily change from one means of transportation to another.The GRZ runs through a variety of sceneries, where visitors may appreciate the region's diverse flora and fauna, as well as the man-made constructions, dotted along the river banks.. Nature and human culture are unexpectedly interwoven along the path, revealing one of the best kept secrets in Portugal.

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Nature and human culture are unexpectedly interwoven along the path, revealing one of the best kept secrets in Portugal.

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Update: July 07, 2022
Highest point
1,456 m
Lowest point
15 m
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There are also complementary routes, including small circular routes, like the Schist Walking Trails, which start at end at the GRZ, and offshoots from the main route that lead visitors to nearby sites and points of interest such as the Aldeias do Xisto, riverside beaches, reservoirs, and dams, among others.

Start

Covão d'Ametade Lat.: 40° 19' 41.52" NLong.: 7° 35' 15.108" W (1,428 m)
Coordinates:
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40.328084, -7.586889
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40°19'41.1"N 7°35'12.8"W
UTM
29T 620045 4465130
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Destination

Constância

Turn-by-turn directions

The route is divided into nine cohesive units, which reflect the characteristics of the river and its surroundings.

Each of these units comprises several stages: stretches of the route delimited by two information panels.

  1. THE WILD START | 30.1 km
  2. IRRIGATING COVA DA BEIRA | 55.7 km
  3. MINING TERRITORY | 21.9 km
  4. MEANDERS | 23.1 km
  5. UNDER THE SIGN OF CABRIL | 62 km
  6. JUST YOU AND THE RIVER | 22.9 km
  7. RETURN TO SERENITY | 28.4 km
  8. THE RIVER’S ARMS | 71.4 km
  9. THE TAGUS ROUTE | 54.7 km

Coordinates

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40.328084, -7.586889
DMS
40°19'41.1"N 7°35'12.8"W
UTM
29T 620045 4465130
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Questions and answers

Question from Andreas Hertzberg · June 08, 2022 · Community
Hi, I wonder how do one easiest get to the starting point for this walk? (I don't have a car).
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Question from Miguel Pereira · March 07, 2022 · Community
Boa tarde.É possivel conseguir o percurso em versão BTT?
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Answered by Catarina Almeida - ADXTUR · March 24, 2022 · Aldeias do Xisto
Caro Miguel Pereira, Bom dia, Pode consultar o percurso total GRZ para BTT em: GR33 - GRZ - Grande Rota do Zêzere - BTT [TOTAL] Quaisquer outras questões não hesite em contactar-nos!

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Distance
369.2 km
Duration
111:49 h
Ascent
10,630 m
Descent
12,134 m
Highest point
1,456 m
Lowest point
15 m
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