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Roman Bridge of Idanha-a-Velha – Historic Village of Monsanto loop from Idanha-a-Nova

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Castelo Branco

Idanha-a-Nova e Alcafozes

Roman Bridge of Idanha-a-Velha – Historic Village of Monsanto loop from Idanha-a-Nova

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Roman Bridge of Idanha-a-Velha – Historic Village of Monsanto loop from Idanha-a-Nova

06:11

68.0km

1,140m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.7 km for 76 m

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Parking

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22.6 km

Idanha-a-Velha Historical Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Idanha-a-Velha is a town in the Portuguese municipality of Idanha-a-Nova and has 79 inhabitants in 2001. Idanha-a-Velha is a very old town located on the Rio Ponsul river, which was built on the Roman Aegitania, the remains of which are still visible. For tourists, the town can only be visited on foot, car traffic is limited to residents. Among the many monuments that the town has to offer are parts of the old city walls, the remains of a 16th-century church built on the remains of a 4th-century church, a fortress ruin and a restored olive oil press. The remains of the Roman bridge over the Rio Ponsul are also well preserved.

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22.8 km

Roman Bridge of Idanha-a-Velha

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The ancient Roman road that connected Augusta Emerita (Mérida) to Bracara Augusta (Braga) passed through here, crossing the river on a bridge that has now disappeared, of which only the foundations remain. Over these bridges stands the current granite Ponte Velha, whose appearance harks back to ancient times but which, in fact, is a Philippine work, dating from the 17th century or later.

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23.0 km

View of Idanha-a-Velha

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37.5 km

Historic Village of Monsanto

Highlight • Settlement

Monsanto, the "Most Portuguese Village in Portugal," rises on the steep Cabeço de Monsanto, where houses are hidden among giant boulders, creating a unique setting. Between Templar walls, castle ruins, and endless vistas, history breathes in every stone—from the Lusitanians to the Romans, from the Moors to the kings who granted it charters.

Today, visitors discover a vibrant village, marked by traditions like the marafonas (a traditional festival) and the flavors of the mountains: goat stew, lamb with mint, and carolo sweets. A tourist icon and the setting of legends, Monsanto is more than a place; it's an unforgettable experience.

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37.7 km

Picnic Area With View of Monsanto Village

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Great laid out original shepherd's village, renovated for tourism

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38.0 km

Peça Viewpoint

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From Miradouro da Peça, the gaze is lost between horizons: the houses nestled into the granite hillside, the Beira plain that stretches to Spain and, crowning the view, the Serra da Estrela, Gardunha and Malcata mountains.

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68.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.2 km

8.76 km

6.80 km

3.16 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

44.8 km

10.9 km

8.06 km

2.74 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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