Long distance hiking trail recommended route

GRZ on Foot - The Wild Start [Sector 1]

· 1 review · Long distance hiking trail · Portugal · Open
Responsible for this content
Aldeias do Xisto Verified partner  Explorers Choice 
  • The Wild Start - Vale de Amoreira > Valhelhas - GRZ: Stages 3 - 3.1
    The Wild Start - Vale de Amoreira > Valhelhas - GRZ: Stages 3 - 3.1
    Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
m 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 25 20 15 10 5 km
Spanning 30 km, the Wild Start is the first of nine stages that make up the GRZ. It connects Covão d'Ametade to the Valhelhas rest area.
Open
moderate
Distance 28.2 km
7:40 h
506 m
1,443 m
1,454 m
500 m
Spanning 30 km, the Wild Start is the first of nine stages that make up the GRZ. It starts at Covão d'Ametade, in the Estrela mountain range, the source of river Zêzere, and passes through Manteigas, the Amoreira Valley, and ends at the Valhelhas rest area.

This sector contains 3 walking stages and 1 for mountain bike. Check the details and current conditions HERE.

Author’s recommendation

Admire the ancestral landscape around you and along the route, and take your time observing the flora and fauna.

Book your acommodation, experience or meal in Book in Xisto.

 

Responsible Trails Criteria: 

(last audit by RT at May 2020)

Waymarks > 3 - It’s missing signs in at least one crossroad that can compromise the navigation without a map or GPS.

Conservation of the path > 4 - In a good overall status of conservation with some isolated situations.

General conservation > 4 - There aren’t any specific degraded areas identified.

Information boards and signs > 3 - Reasonably maintained and with interest

Complementary boards > n.a.

Safety and suport structures > 4 - Well-maintained essential structures

Local community integration > 3 - Interaction / occasional contacts with the community

Landscape integration > 4 - Well integrated into the landscape and with points of interest

General Safety > 4 - Has occasional low-risk situations

Profile picture of Aldeias do Xisto
Author
Aldeias do Xisto
Update: August 21, 2020
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Highest point
1,454 m
Lowest point
500 m

Track types

Show elevation profile

Safety information

Take the necessary precautions for high temperatures in summer and slippery terrain in the winter. The levels of difficulty and times given are only indicative. They were calculated on a physical effort basis and do not include stops. Make your estimate by analising the technical data of path to be taken.

Due to some signs be missing we recommend the use of gps or similar technologie.

 

Warning:  The stage 3 of this sector is closed. use the alternative stage 3.1

 

Contact information

SOS Emergency: 112

SOS Forest: 117

Manteigas Municipal Council: (+351) 275 980 000 | turismo@cm-manteigas.pt

Guarda Municipal Council: (+351) 271 220 220 | geral@mun-guarda.pt

Covilhã Municipal Council: (+351) 275 330 600 | info@cm-covilha.pt

Start

Covão d'Ametade Lat.: 40° 19' 41.52" NLong.: 7° 35' 15.108" W (1,428 m)
Coordinates:
DD
40.328084, -7.586889
DMS
40°19'41.1"N 7°35'12.8"W
UTM
29T 620045 4465130
w3w 
///satisfaction.squeaking.memories
Show on Map

Destination

Área de Descanso de Valhelhas Lat.: 40° 24' 24.48" NLong.: 7° 24' 7.272" W

Note


all notes on protected areas

Coordinates

DD
40.328084, -7.586889
DMS
40°19'41.1"N 7°35'12.8"W
UTM
29T 620045 4465130
w3w 
///satisfaction.squeaking.memories
Show on Map
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Questions and answers

Question from Filipe Rodrigues · May 25, 2022 · Community
Boa tarde. Alguém me poderá gentilmente elucidar se no percurso 3 da primeira etapa, ainda está encerrado o troço entre Vale da Amoreira e Valhelhas? Muito obrigado
Show more

Rating

5.0
(1)

Photos from others


Status
Open
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
28.2 km
Duration
7:40 h
Ascent
506 m
Descent
1,443 m
Highest point
1,454 m
Lowest point
500 m

Statistics

  • Content
  • Show images Hide images
Features
2D 3D
Maps and trails
  • 3 Waypoints
  • 3 Waypoints
Distance  km
Duration : h
Ascent  m
Descent  m
Highest point  m
Lowest point  m
Push the arrows to change the view