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The Tagus Route - Aldeia do Mato > Martinchel - GRZ on Foot: Stage 6
Long distance hiking trail
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Castelo de Bode damPhoto: Aldeias do Xisto, YTravel, lda
This section departs from Aldeia do Mato towards Martinchel, covering a distance of 5.2km.
easy
Distance 5.2 km
1:20 h
165 m
160 m
245 m
130 m
This 5.2 km strecht begins with a descent to the water level of the Castelo de Bode Dam. After passing 300 metres from the River Beach of Aldeia do Mato where an intermodal station is located, the route begins a climb on a large dirt road until you reach a high point on the right, onde again over the waters of the reservoir. The next descent leads to the Vale Manso inn. Joining the paved road, the path will after about 2 km, reach the village of Martinchel.
Author’s recommendation
Enjoy the swimming areas and keep an eye out for the diversity of flora and fauna.
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Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
245 m
Lowest point
130 m
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Ciência Viva Center of ConstânciaSafety 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
Abrantes Municipal Council: (+351) 241 330 100,
Tips and hints
Aldeia do Mato is on na elevation facing Zêzere. In the past, the main sources of income were olive oil and pine, but the construction of the Castelo de Bode Dam led to the disappearance of the most productive olive groves. Today, forestry is predominant. On some hiking trails you can enjoy the sight of the existing flora and the wide variety of birds characteristic of this region, of note being the rare red-necked nightjar and the white stork. Pedestrian access to the reservoir is through Carreira do Mato, Cabeça Gorda, Bairro Fundeiro, Aldeia do Mato and Vale Manso. There are swimmimg áreas in Cabeça Gorda and Bairro Fundeiro.Start
Aldeia do Mato Lat.: 39° 32' 33.72" NLong.: 8° 16' 18.48" W (162 m)
Coordinates:
DD
39.542740, -8.271781
DMS
39°32'33.9"N 8°16'18.4"W
UTM
29S 562573 4377261
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Destination
Martinchel Lat.: 39° 32' 13.2" NLong.: 8° 18' 36.756" W
Turn-by-turn directions
This strecht begins with a descent to the water level of the Castelo de Bode Dam. After passing 300 metres from the River Beach of Aldeia do Mato where an intermodal station is located, the route begins a climb on a large dirt road until you reach a high point on the right, onde again over the waters of the reservoir. The next descent leads to the Vale Manso inn. Joining the paved road, the path will after about 2 km, reach the village of Martinchel.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
39.542740, -8.271781
DMS
39°32'33.9"N 8°16'18.4"W
UTM
29S 562573 4377261
w3w
///roasting.sustaining.destructive
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.2 km
Duration
1:20 h
Ascent
165 m
Descent
160 m
Highest point
245 m
Lowest point
130 m
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Maps and trails
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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