Hiking Highlights
Photo: Nuno Antunes, Portugal Wildscapes
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Hiking trail
Into the path of Portugal (PR1 CVR)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11.7 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
127 m
Descent
127 m
Hiking trail along Castro Verde Biosphere Reserve with opportunities for bird watching and a stop at the historical site of S. Pedro das Cabeças.
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Portugal Wildscapes
Hiking trail
The path of the Great Bustard (PR3 CVR)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
18.3 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
79 m
Descent
79 m
Hike through the landscape of the Castro Verde Biosphere Reserve home of the Great Bustard.
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Portugal Wildscapes
Hiking trail
Around the "Montado" (PR4 MTL)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.2 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
68 m
Descent
78 m
A circular path around the Mediterranean habitat of "montado" featuring cork trees and high levels of biodiversity.
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Portugal Wildscapes
Hiking trail
Between Mediterranean habitats (PR6 MTL)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11.3 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
68 m
Descent
68 m
Explore the steppe and the Mediterranean “montado” passing by old mines and bird watching spots.
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Portugal Wildscapes
Hiking trail
Secrets of the Guadiana valley (PR9 MTL)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
5.5 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
115 m
Descent
114 m
Trail along the river Guadiana, between the ancient watermill of Escalda and the gorges of Pulo do Lobo.
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Portugal Wildscapes