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PR5 OHP Schist Path Oliveira do Hospital Veterans' March

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    The Veterans' March takes us from Oliveira do Hospital to Bobadela and shows us vestiges dating back to Prehistory and a vast Roman heritage.
    Open
    moderate
    Distance 14.6 km
    3:30 h
    272 m
    272 m
    519 m
    373 m

    The Schist Path of Oliveira do Hospital - The Veterans' March is a circular route starting and ending at Jardim Dr. Oliveira Mano, in Oliveira do Hospital. We leave the city heading towards Bobadela, a place rich in Roman heritage, such as the amphitheatre, the forum, and the Municipal Museum Dr. António Simões Saraiva. We pass by the Chapel of Santa Ana, the Dolmen of Pinheiro dos Abraços, the Anthropomorphic Graves of Gorgulão, and the Chapel of Senhora da Luz. We arrive at Bobadela via cobbled streets. We head towards the chapel of St. Sebastian and continue our route back to Oliveira do Hospital, passing by the Dona Maria Emília Vasconcelos Cabral Foundation House Museum, the Ferreiros Chapel, and the giant Lime tree.

    Audit Results RESPONSIBLE TRAILS:

    (Last audit carried out by the Municipality of Oliveira do Hospital in January 2021)

    Signage > 5 - It has all the necessary signage in good condition and in full compliance with the respective regulations

    Path maintenance > 5 - In good maintenance condition and without identified risks

    Overall maintenance > 5 - Perfectly maintained

    Information structures > 5 - Very well maintained and of superior quality

    Interpretive structures > 5 - Very well maintained and of superior quality

    Support and safety structures > 5 - All recommended structures well maintained

    Community interaction > 5 - Strong connection to the community it is part of and stimulation of interaction

    Landscape integration > 5 - Perfectly integrated into the landscape, exploring relevant points of interest

    Overall safety > 5 - The environment is not risk-free

    Author’s recommendation

    Pay attention to the Roman heritage that marks the route. In the churchyard of the Ferreiros Chapel, admire the largest lime tree in the country.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    519 m
    Lowest point
    373 m
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    Rest stops

    Capela dos Ferreiros
    Anta Pinheiro dos Abraços
    Miradouro da Pedra do Rei
    Capela da Sr.ª da Luz
    Capela de São Sebastião
    São Sebastião da Feira River Beach
    João Brandão
    Ponte Medieval de Alvoco das Várzeas
    Alvoco das Várzeas River Beach

    Safety information

    The condition of the route changes with the weather conditions, so in winter and rainy days, pay special attention to the slippery floor. In summer, temperatures can rise considerably, so always wear a hat and bring water.

    Useful contacts

    Emergency SOS: 112

    Forest SOS: 117

    GNR: (+351) 238 604 444

    Municipality of Oliveira do Hospital: (+351) 238 605 250 | geral@cm-oliveiradohospital.pt  

    Tips and suggestions

    Along the Schist Path of Oliveira do Hospital - The Veterans' March, we come across surprising portraits and enchanted shelters. Vestiges dating back to Prehistory and many other records built throughout the municipality reflect the greatness of this region. Of great historical significance is the beautiful Ferreiros Chapel, of Gothic style and included in the built ensemble of the Main Church. Its traditional patron is Our Lady of Grace and the construction dates back to the 13th-14th centuries. It is classified as a National Monument. In the churchyard, you can find the “Tília tomentosa Moench”, the largest in the country, with more than 25 meters in height and 4 meters in diameter, classified as of Public Interest.

    Gastronomy

    - Lamb

    - Requeijão (a type of cheese)

    - Serra da Estrela Cheese

    - Cracklings

    Roadbook

     The Schist Path of Oliveira do Hospital - The Veterans' March is a circular route starting at Jardim Dr. Oliveira Mano, in Oliveira do Hospital. Crossing the garden and climbing a few steps, we reach the Chapel of Santa Ana. We turn left and then right and we are on the main paved road. We leave the asphalt for areas of land where cultivated fields are well present. We head towards the Dolmen of Pinheiro dos Abraços and continue on the paved road, pass the roundabout and go straight ahead. A little further on, we turn right onto a dirt road that will take us to the anthropomorphic graves of Gorgulão. We continue our route and reach Senhora da Luz where we see the chapel with the same name. We go along cobbled streets and arrive at Bobadela, a place rich in Roman heritage, with the Amphitheatre and its ruins, where an arch and various objects from the period can be clearly seen. We leave Bobadela and head towards the chapel of Saint Sebastian. We continue the route along a dirt road until we reach a paved road. We take a roundabout and go straight ahead to the center of Oliveira do Hospital where the Dona Maria Emília Vasconcelos Cabral Foundation House Museum, the Ferreiros Chapel, along with the classified Lime tree, are strong points of the route.

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    Coordinates

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    40.359793, -7.861753
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    40°21'35.3"N 7°51'42.3"W
    UTM
    29T 596649 4468313
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    14.6 km
    Duration
    3:30 h
    Ascent
    272 m
    Descent
    272 m
    Highest point
    519 m
    Lowest point
    373 m
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