As the name suggests, this is the route taken by the letter carrier to take the mail to the villages of Cabreiros, Tebilhão and Rio de Frades. During World War II, these routes were largely crossed in the wake of the tungsten boom, of which the mining villages are still living testimonies. The square of Aldeia de Rio de Frades or the Carreira de Moinhos de Tebilhão are the two possible starting points for this route, which is linear. While you enjoy the scenery, listen to the water of the various rivers and streams that cross the path.
Other points of interest: Mines of Rio de Frades; Villages of Cabreiros, Tebilhão and Rio de Frades.
Recommended Season
All year roundRio de Frades Square
Maximum Height 815m
Minimum Height 350m
The pedestrian routes of the great route (GR) and the small route (PR) are marked, in both directions, according to the rules of the Portuguese Camping and Mountaineering Federation. The white and red marks signal a great route and the yellow and red marks, a small route.
