Between the Sea and the Mountain (PR 5) — circular route

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Viana do Castelo

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Between the Sea and the Mountain (PR 5) — circular route

Hard

runners

Between the Sea and the Mountain (PR 5) — circular route

02:27

20.3km

510m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Rio Minho

Zona de Proteção Especial dos Estuários dos rios Minho e Coura

Litoral Norte

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

8.30 km

Public Water Fountain

15.2 km

Public Water Fountain

16.5 km

Praia de Moledo

Highlight • Beach

From here you can already see Spain, but it is still a few kilometers to the Rio Minho

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Tip by

18.2 km

Estuary Beach of the Minho River

Highlight • Beach

very beautiful beach in a fantastic location on the border river and the Atlantic Ocean

Tip by

20.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.75 km

4.76 km

4.44 km

1.10 km

297 m

Surfaces

6.69 km

3.90 km

3.29 km

3.22 km

2.99 km

258 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 7 November

19°C

13°C

56 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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