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Lousã e Vilarinho e Vilarinho e Vilarinho

Candal Schist Village – Lousã Castle loop from Lousã

Mountain biking trails

Lousã e Vilarinho e Vilarinho e Vilarinho

Candal Schist Village – Lousã Castle loop from Lousã

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Candal Schist Village – Lousã Castle loop from Lousã

03:43

45.0km

1,110m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 40.1 km for 130 m

After 41.8 km for 134 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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658 m

Palácio dos Viscondes do Espinhal

Castle

2

10.1 km

Candal Schist Village

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One of the Schist Villages. Candal has a café, restaurant and shop with typical products. From the channel you can start a trail to Cascata do Candal.

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3

40.7 km

Access path to the old Ermidas hydroelectric plant, Lousã

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The path leads to the old mini hydro plant located next to the Ermidas which, in 1927, began producing energy to light the town and run the mills at the …

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4

41.4 km

Nossa Senhora da Piedade Viewpoint

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The photos say almost everything. An almost obligatory stopping point to observe the imposing landscape.

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41.8 km

Lousã Castle

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Arouce Castle, better known as Lousã Castle, can be visited free of charge. For the excellent view, it's worth climbing the tower.

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45.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

8.05 km

2.57 km

895 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

7.86 km

2.84 km

780 m

128 m

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

36°C

17°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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