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Pelourinho de Castro Laboreiro – Dog Rock loop from Castro Laboreiro

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Viana do Castelo

Castro Laboreiro

Pelourinho de Castro Laboreiro – Dog Rock loop from Castro Laboreiro

Moderate

4.8

(5)

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Pelourinho de Castro Laboreiro – Dog Rock loop from Castro Laboreiro

02:44

9.15km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

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20 m

The Women of Castro Laboreiro

Highlight • Monument

To support their families, many men from Castro Laboreiro had to work far away as sailors or laborers. Their wives often waited longingly for their return. This is why they …

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503 m

Pelourinho de Castro Laboreiro

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The original pillory dates back to 1560. It was dismantled in 1860, and its parts were reused in several houses in the village. Between 1980 and 1985, some parts were …

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544 m

Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria da Visitação de Castro Laboreiro

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The medieval church Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria da Visitação de Castro Laboreiro, or simply Igreja de Santa Maria da Visitação (Visitation of the Virgin Mary) or Igreja Matriz de …

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2.27 km

Dog Rock

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A rock that looks like a dog's head from the right perspective 🐕

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3.62 km

Charco de Gontamil

Lake

4.57 km

Barreiro

Highlight • Settlement

A small mountain village with traditional stone houses and narrow lanes, offering a glimpse of rural life in the Peneda-Gerês mountains.

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5.07 km

Oak Forest Trail in Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

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8.87 km

Cão de Castro Laboreiro Sculpture

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The Cão de Castro Laboreiro (CCL) is a recognized rare dog breed. Its name comes from the Portuguese town of Castro Laboreiro. Like the Serra da Estrela Mountain Dog, the …

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9.07 km

Restaurante O Miradouro do Castelo

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Excellent restaurant with regional Portuguese dishes. Stunning views of the castle and the valley below.

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9.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.00 km

3.60 km

1.42 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.68 km

3.08 km

1.88 km

436 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

24°C

16°C

72 %

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Pelourinho de Castro Laboreiro – Dog Rock loop from Castro Laboreiro

The Women of Castro Laboreiro

Pelourinho de Castro Laboreiro

Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria da Visitação de Castro Laboreiro

Dog Rock

Barreiro

Oak Forest Trail in Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

Cão de Castro Laboreiro Sculpture

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