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National Zero Marker 2 – Castle of Chaves loop from Chaves

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Portugal

Vila Real

Santa Maria Maior

National Zero Marker 2 – Castle of Chaves loop from Chaves

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National Zero Marker 2 – Castle of Chaves loop from Chaves

04:08

47.6km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.57 km for 216 m

After 2.55 km for 182 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.36 km

National Zero Marker 2

Highlight • Monument

1.73 km

Trajan Bridge (Chaves Roman Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

The Roman Bridge of Chaves, also known as Trajan's Bridge, is located over the River Tâmega and was built between the end of the 1st century and the beginning of the 2nd century. Along with the development of the thermal baths, it constitutes one of the best Roman legacies of the ancient Águas Flávias, which still stands today, withstanding historic floods and the strong currents of the river.

Approximately one hundred and fifty metres long and with a dozen visible arches, the works carried out in the 1930s covered some of the arches and others were still buried in the construction of the houses built there and overlooking the river.[citation needed]
In 2008 it became a pedestrian bridge.

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2.64 km

Castle of Chaves

Highlight • Castle

Chaves Castle was built in the 9th century by Alfonso III of León to reinforce the city's defenses during the Christian Reconquest. Over the centuries, it has undergone several renovations. It can be visited for just one euro.

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43.5 km

Lagoons of the Tâmega River

Highlight • Lake

47.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.8 km

8.14 km

3.97 km

431 m

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

6.93 km

6.51 km

4.13 km

1.13 km

624 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Monday 24 August

25°C

16°C

74 %

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National Zero Marker 2 – Castle of Chaves loop from Chaves

National Zero Marker 2

Trajan Bridge (Chaves Roman Bridge)

Castle of Chaves

Lagoons of the Tâmega River

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