Hiking in Portugal in Vale Lourenço in the Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede
| Distance |
6 Km |
Grade |
Easy |
| Time |
2.5 hours |
Type |
Circular hike |
When you stay at Quinta Azenha do Ramalho you can take this easy
two an a half hour hike from the Quinta. This could be a morning
hike before relaxing in the grounds of the Quinta or an afternoon
ramble after a lazy start to the day. Whilst some of you may
prefer to bask in the sun and laze in the shade by the mountain
stream or paddle in the water, others can take this ramble and be
back in time for firing up the barbeque.
You begin by following the road up-stream and doubling back
along a forest track into the forest. You climb above Vale
Lourenço but never go too far uphill. The forest track takes
you back down again a few kilometres downstream where you double
back again and hike down to the ford over the Ribeira de Arronches.
This is a relaxing spot for a rest and a snack before the easy
stroll along the empty road back to the Quinta.
A 1/25000 scale hiking map is provided showing the hiking route.
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