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Vale do Rossim Reservoir – Casa do Juiz (Nave da Mestra) loop from Manteigas

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Vale do Rossim Reservoir – Casa do Juiz (Nave da Mestra) loop from Manteigas

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Vale do Rossim Reservoir – Casa do Juiz (Nave da Mestra) loop from Manteigas

03:35

25.2km

1,100m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

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8.63 km

Vale do Rossim Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

At over 1,400 meters above sea level, the Rossim Valley Reservoir is a haven of granite, pine trees, and crystal-clear waters in the heart of the Serra da Estrela Mountains. It's the perfect setting for strolls, summer swims, and admiring nature in all its splendor, one of Portugal's highest jewels.

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11.6 km

View of the Vale do Rossim Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very close to Fragão das Penhas Douradas, this spot offers a stunning view over the Rossim Valley Reservoir. In spring, the scenery becomes even more magical: the vibrant hues of the flowers dot the landscape, transforming it into a true natural painting.

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15.0 km

Casa do Juiz (Nave da Mestra)

Highlight • Historical Site

At an altitude of 1,700 metres, in the heart of the Serra da Estrela, stands the impressive Nave da Mestra, a granite colossus that holds a centuries-old secret: the Barca Herminius. Built in 1910 by craftsmen from Manteigas, who climbed the mountain with mules and hydraulic jacks, this house nestled between rocks looks like something out of a fairy tale. It is said that it was designed as a summer retreat by the Matos Preto family, but the legend goes further: it is said that clandestine meetings against the regime, led by judge José Pereira de Matos, took place there. That is why, to this day, it is called the Judge's House.

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22.0 km