Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Seia

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Seia

Hard

riders

Cântaro Magro – Serra da Estrela loop from Seia

07:18

115km

3,170m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 10.3 km for 62 m

After 21.4 km for 2.00 km

After 28.8 km for 574 m

After 114 km for 174 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

17.7 km

Mondeguinho (Source of the Mondego River)

Highlight • River

The waters of the Rio Mondego originate here and you can find a fountain where you can fill your water bottle with fresh water!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

83.8 km

Cântaro Magro

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cântaro Magro is one of the most iconic and spectacular rock formations in the Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

85.2 km

Serra da Estrela

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Beautiful panoramic views from the highest point in Portugal. You can ski here in winter, and there is sometimes snow even in summer.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

85.4 km

Torre (Serra da Estrela Summit)

Highlight • Summit

This is the HP of mainland Portugal. The short way up is to drive up to the top, park up and walk 50m to the summit and then go and buy some good cheese and meats from the summit shops!

Tip by

85.6 km

Torre (1993 m)

Highlight • Summit

The Torre (after Portuguese torre 'tower') is at 1993 m the highest mountain on the Portuguese mainland and after the Ponta do Pico in the Azores the second highest mountain …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

96.3 km

Café Artesanato-Queijo

Highlight • Cafe

On a long route, probably the only rest stop. Of course there is also a restaurant on Torre itself. Was not in there myself.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

97.6 km

Covão do Ferro Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

terrific view

Translated by Google •

Tip by

99.1 km

Side Road to Torre (Serra da Estrela)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Virtually zero traffic. Absolutely quiet. Increase on average 8-9% after the ramp has been overcome by 14% in the starting area. The asphalt, however, is only for the increase.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

115 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types