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Sistelo Central Hórreos Square (Granaries Square) – Branda de Rio Covo loop from Sistelo

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Viana do Castelo

Sistelo

Sistelo Central Hórreos Square (Granaries Square) – Branda de Rio Covo loop from Sistelo

Hard

4.9

(20)

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Sistelo Central Hórreos Square (Granaries Square) – Branda de Rio Covo loop from Sistelo

05:40

14.9km

900m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.23 km for 743 m

After 3.05 km for 1.59 km

After 10.9 km for 30 m

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888 m

Waterfall and river pool on the Vez River

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Also suitable for bathing

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1.99 km

Stone Staircase on Trilho dos Passadiços

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The staircase is steep, with very high steps. There is an alternative route that is signposted near the bottom of the steps.

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2.31 km

Sistelo Central Hórreos Square (Granaries Square)

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6.02 km

Branda do Alhal

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stop and refuel in the local shop.

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6.84 km

Forest Trail in Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés

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Beautiful old forest

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7.27 km

The Brandas are temporary summer villages, living testimonies of ancient transhumance. For centuries, shepherds and farmers would climb the mountains in search of fertile pastures, leaving the "Inverneiras" where they …

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7.73 km

Rocky Trail in Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés

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12.9 km

View of Sistelo from the highest point

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Hike as, moderate, indicated, but steep ascent (shady) on forest roads and descent on paths with many large round stones, which were partially overrun with water (spring). Not easy to go.

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14.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.49 km

3.32 km

2.25 km

1.21 km

510 m

152 m

Surfaces

6.67 km

6.43 km

730 m

535 m

527 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Sistelo Central Hórreos Square (Granaries Square) – Branda de Rio Covo loop from Sistelo

Waterfall and river pool on the Vez River

Stone Staircase on Trilho dos Passadiços

Sistelo Central Hórreos Square (Granaries Square)

Branda do Alhal

Forest Trail in Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés

Branda de Rio Covo

Rocky Trail in Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés

View of Sistelo from the highest point

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