PR16 S. Pedro Velho

São Pedro Velho is one of the highest points in the Arouca Geopark, at an altitude of 1077 meters. The viewpoint built around the geodesic landmark is a must-see, allowing you to extend your view over the entire Freita plateau and about half of the Portuguese mainland.Other points of interest: Merujal Recreation and Leisure Areas; Vale de Raiz and Albergaria da Serra; Merujal and Albergaria da Serra Villages.

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All year round
Average Duration: 03h30
Extension: 12Km
Typology: Linear
Difficulty: Médio/Alto
Starting Point / Arrival

Campsite

Maximum Height 1100m

Minimum Height 890m

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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.

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