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Under the Sign of Cabril - Madeirã > Arrochela Rest Area - GRZ on Foot: Stage 7
Long distance hiking trail
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Under the Sign of Cabril - Madeirã > Arrochela Rest Area - GRZ: Stage 7Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
With about 13km, this stretch, which connects Madeirã to the Arrochela Rest Area, follows forest paths towards the river.
moderate
Distance 13 km
3:45 h
520 m
585 m
590 m
402 m
After leaving here, the route goes along forest paths again in direction of the river. This always remains at a distance as there is an intricate network of paths in eucalypt forest which will have to be covered towards the Ribeira do Calvo. The climb that follows leads to the Vilar Fundeiro, Vilar do Meio, and Vilar Cimeiro, a stretch that ends very close to the E.N. 350 road. Here, it again turns towards the river and goes on through forest paths on a slight descent towards Arrochela.
Author’s recommendation
Visit the built heritage in Madeirã and try some traditional delicacies: cavacas [syrup cakes] and honey cake.
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Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
590 m
Lowest point
402 m
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Track types
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Vilar dos CondesCasa de Santo Antão
Ermida da Sra. da Confiança
Aldeia do Xisto of Pedrógão Pequeno
Loja Aldeias do Xisto do CIT Pedrogão Grande
Albufeira do Cabril River Beach
Safety information
WARNING: This section burned down almost completely and severely. Use is strongly discouraged.
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
Oleiros Municipal Council: (+351) 272 680 130 |
Tips and hints
The area is surrounded by trees, mostly pine trees, which is the reason for its name, related to "abundance of wood”, resulting from the surrounding forest-covered massif. Also in the shrubby layer, you can see the strawberry tree, a very interesting plant often found in the municipality, where it is perfectly adapted and which features a Berry that is at the origin of one of the strongest of the fruit spirits. The surroundings of this village with traditional architecture has some manor houses, highlighting its importance. We suggest a visit to the parish church and the sanctuary of Senhor Jesus do Vale Terreiro. At the Civic Centre in the village, be sure to enjoy the ethnographic exhibition in the square, outdoors. In the gastronomic field, in addition to the aforementioned berry brandy, we also highlight sweets, with the famous cavacas and honey cake.Start
Madeirã Lat.: 39° 56' 41.28" NLong.: 8° 2' 27.996" W (508 m)
Coordinates:
DD
39.944777, -8.041067
DMS
39°56'41.2"N 8°02'27.8"W
UTM
29S 581920 4422068
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Destination
Área de Descanso da Arrochela Lat.: 39° 55' 50.52" NLong.: 8° 5' 40.992" W
Turn-by-turn directions
After leaving here, the route goes along forest paths again in direction of the river. This always remains at a distance as there is an intricate network of paths in eucalypt forest which will have to be covered towards the Ribeira do Calvo. The climb that follows leads to the Vilar Fundeiro, Vilar do Meio, and Vilar Cimeiro, a stretch that ends very close to the E.N. 350 road. Here, it again turns towards the river and goes on through forest paths on a slight descent towards Arrochela.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
39.944777, -8.041067
DMS
39°56'41.2"N 8°02'27.8"W
UTM
29S 581920 4422068
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13 km
Duration
3:45 h
Ascent
520 m
Descent
585 m
Highest point
590 m
Lowest point
402 m
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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