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Bridge over the Cávado River – Caniçada Reservoir loop from Caniçada e Soengas

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Bridge over the Cávado River – Caniçada Reservoir loop from Caniçada e Soengas

Hard

4.5

(2)

16

riders

Bridge over the Cávado River – Caniçada Reservoir loop from Caniçada e Soengas

02:47

36.2km

940m

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: May 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.46 km for 76 m

After 3.94 km for 76 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.64 km

Caniçada Reservoir Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

3.09 km

Rio Caldo Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

3

3.16 km

Bridge over the Cávado River

Highlight • Bridge

Architecturally very beautiful bridge made of granite blocks over the reservoirs with views of the marina, the beach resorts and the mountains - a pivot for all tours around the many reservoirs in the nature reserve Gerês

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4

3.34 km

Caniçada Dam

Highlight • Monument

5

3.73 km

Alqueirão Beach (Gerês beach)

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Also known as Praia de Alqueirão. Perhaps the best developed beach in the nature reserve of Peneda-Gerês. Surrounded by pure granite ridges that extend from Braga to almost Chaves in …

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6

16.9 km

View from Miradouro da Pedra Bela overlooking the Rio Gerês reservoir

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From the popular vantage point you have a wonderful view of the Rio Gerês reservoir. This is one of the most visited places in Peneda-Gerês National Park.

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7

33.1 km

Caniçada Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

8

33.3 km

Rio Caldo Bridge and Riverside, Peneda-Gerês National Park

Highlight • Bridge

B

36.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

6.10 km

5.16 km

409 m

195 m

Surfaces

35.3 km

464 m

352 m

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< 100 m

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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