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River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ on Foot: Stage 7

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/ River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ: Stage 7
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/ River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ: Stage 7
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ: Stage 7
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ: Stage 7
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ: Stage 7
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ: Stage 7
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ: Stage 7
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ: Stage 7
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ: Stage 7
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ: Stage 7
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ: Stage 7
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ: Stage 7
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ: Stage 7
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ River Branches - Cabeça Gorda Rest Area > Trutas - GRZ: Stage 7
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto

Spanning 5.8 km, this section connects the Cabeça Gorda rest area to Trutas. It is marked by the beauty of the scenery and the richness of flora and fauna.

moderate

5.8 km

1:50 h

320 m

245 m

The area covered on this beautiful stretch of the GRZ has vast areas of scenic interest, displayed exuberantly here, or in the next place, or the one after that, with the River Zêzere ever present. Coming from Zaboeira, the last support area, about 3 km from here, you will be asked to travel a difficult route, with steep slopes, but you will reap a just reward when you see one of the most beautiful views of the River Zêzere. From here until the next support area, about 6 km away (see map), the route is initially flat, with some ups and downs, but not very steep, as far as the bridge over Ribeira das Trutas. This site deserves a short stop, not only for your enjoyment, but also to rest, because from there a long climb of about 250 metres over rough terrain awaits. This will take you to Trutas Village.

Author’s recommendation

Enjoy some of the most scenic landscapes provided by the river Zêzere.

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Author

Aldeias do Xisto

Updated: January 15, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

267 m

Lowest point

134 m

Best time of year

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Rest Stop

Fernandaires River Beach
Zaboeira River Beach

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.

Contact information

SOS Emergency: 112

SOS Forest: 117

Vila de Rei Municipal Council: (+351) 274 890 010, geral@cm-viladerei.pt

Tips, hints and links

At the end of the stretch is the magnificent village of Trout, a privileged location in a corner between Castelo do Bode Lagoon and Ribeira das Trutas, just five minutes from the municipal seat.

Start

Área de Descanso da Cabeça Gorda Lat.: 39° 41' 17.16" NLong.: 8° 13' 38.532" W (177 m)

Coordinates:

39.688090, -8.227334

DMS

39°41'17.1"N 8°13'38.4"W

UTM

29S 566254 4393424

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Destination

Trutas Lat.: 39° 40' 46.92"" NLong.: 8° 12' 15.228"" W

Turn-by-turn directions

From here until the next support area, about 6 km away (see map), the route is initially flat, with some ups and downs, but not very steep, as far as the bridge over Ribeira das Trutas. This site deserves a short stop, not only for your enjoyment, but also to rest, because from there a long climb of about 250 metres over rough terrain awaits. This will take you to Trutas Village, the last support area before embarking on the long 14-km stretch, almost always near the river, until the next rest area, situated near Macieira Town, and right on the banks of Ribeira de Codes (a tributary of the River Zêzere).

Note

all notes on protected areas

Coordinates

39.688090, -8.227334

DMS

39°41'17.1"N 8°13'38.4"W

UTM

29S 566254 4393424

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Recomenda-se a utilização de bastões, pois o trilho é muito técnico.

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

5.8 km

Duration

1:50h

Ascent

320 m

Descent

245 m

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