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GR33 - Grande Rota do Zêzere - Pedestrian [TOTAL]
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Covão d'Ametade - Serra da EstrelaPhoto: Informação Aldeias do Xisto, Aldeias do Xisto
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There are complementary routes, both circular ones like Small Routes, such as the Caminhos do Xisto, around points where the GRZ passes, and detours from the main itinerary that lead users to nearby geographic areas and points of interest, such as the Aldeias do Xisto, river beaches, reservoirs, and dams, among others.Roadbook
The entire length of the GRZ can be done on foot or mountain bike, but only some sections can be done by canoe - some on whitewater caused by gradients and the river’s own profile, and others on calm waters under the influence of the reservoirs of the dams.
The route is divided into nine coherent units, which reflect the characteristics of the river and its surroundings. Each of these units comprises several stages, understood as the distance between two information panels.
- THE WILD BEGINNING | 30.1 km
- IRRIGATING COVA DA BEIRA | 55.7 km
- MINING LAND | 21.9 km
- MEANDERS | 23.1 km
- UNDER THE SIGN OF CABRIL | 62 km
- JUST YOU AND THE RIVER | 22.9 km
- THE RETURN OF SERENITY | 28.4 km
- RIVER ARMS | 71.4 km
- ON THE WAY TO THE TAGUS | 54.7 km
INTERMODAL STATIONS: Installed near the river, the Intermodal Stations are multifunctional support structures that allow route users to switch modes of travel along the itinerary (on foot, mountain bike, and canoe) without needing to leave the route to change the equipment used, i.e., bicycles and canoes. During the planning of the GRZ, different concepts were developed to take this itinerary to a level above what currently exists nationally and even internationally – the intermodal stations are one of these.
Sarnadela Viewpoint
Miradouro da Barroca das Penedas
Janeiro de Cima River Beach
Janeiro de Baixo River Beach
Mosqueiro viewpoint
Cambas River Beach
Álvaro River Beach
Albufeira do Cabril River Beach
Nossa Senhora da Confiança viewpoint
Miradouro
Trízio River Beach
Fernandaires River Beach
Zaboeira River Beach
Cascata do Penedo Furado
Penedo Furado River Beach
Miradouro
Fontes viewpoint
Praia da Aldeia Do Mato
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The Multistage Route of Zêzere (GRZ) begins at the spectacular Zêzere Glacial Valley, a scenery of indescribable beauty.
Starting from Manteigas, this section of the GRZ continues along the right bank of the Zêzere on a ledge path, between beeches and oaks, surrounded ...
The GRZ continues along an old track running parallel to the EN 232, beside the river on the side where the fields are. It takes you to Ribeira de ...
With about 8km, this stage of the GRZ starts at the Valhelhas River Beach, in the municipality of Guarda, and ends in Vale Formoso, already in the ...
With about 11.6 km, this section of GRZ departs from Vale Formoso and ends in Borralheira, in the municipality of Covilhã.
This stage of about 10.4 km connects Borralheira to the Ponte Alvares Rest Area.
Notice: the Tortosendo Campsite is closed. This section takes you from the Ponte Alvares Rest Area to the Tortosendo Campsite, a distance ...
Notice: the Tortosendo Campsite is closed. Leaving the Tortosendo Campsite, this section goes towards Peso over 11.4 km.
This section connects the localities of Peso and Barco, over a distance of 11.4 km.
This stretch of little more than 1km connects Barco to the Rest Area with the same name.
Departing from Barco Rest Area, the almost 14km route, approaching the Zêzere river, takes you to the Cabeço do Pião bridge, in the neighboring ...
Flanked by the imposing waste heaps of the Panasqueira Mines, this 3.4 km route takes you towards the rock engravings of the Barroca Schist Village.
Connecting the Aldeia do Xisto of Barroca, in the municipality of Fundão, to Dornelas do Zêzere, in the municipality of Pampilhosa da Serra, this ...
With just over 10km, this section connects Dornelas to the Aldeia do Xisto of Janeiro de Cima, along secular paths.
At about 700 meters, this short section connects the Aldeia do Xisto of Janeiro de Cima to the Leisure Area of the same locality.
On this 3.5 km route, which connects the Janeiro de Cima Rest Area to the Janeiro de Baixo Schist Village, the Zêzere River reaches its full ...
With 1.3km, this trail follows flat terrain in the direction of the quartzite gorge carved by the Zêzere.
With about 2.5km, this section goes through one of the most beautiful landscapes of all GRZ: Serra do Machialinho and the meanderings of the Zêzere.
Under the influence of the Serra do Muradal, this 4.6 km section highlights the Zêzere Gorge, one of the geomonuments of the Naturtejo Geopark ...
Over 6.7 km, this section connects Cambas to Abitureira, in the municipality of Oleiros.
From Cambas to the Felgueiras Rest Area is 6 km of distance. On this stretch, you will come across some of the most picturesque places in the region.
This 5.5 km section connects Felgueiras Rest Area to the Aldeia do Xisto of Álvaro and takes you through some of the most picturesque places in the ...
With 6.6km, this section leaves the Schist Village of Alvaro towards the Rest Area of Frazumeira, intersecting with several points of interest.
The stretch that connects the Frazumeira Rest Area to Sobral is 6.7 km long and takes you through one of the most emblematic sites of the Naturtejo ...
This is a section where the river surprises us at every moment. About 5 km long, it connects Sobral to Madeirã, in the municipality of Oleiros.
About 13 km long, this section, which connects Madeirã to the Arrochela Rest Area, follows forest paths towards the river.
With 10.1 km, this section starts at the Arrochela Rest Area and ends at Nossa Senhora da Confiança, at a magnificent viewpoint.
With less than 2km, this section goes from Nossa Senhora da Confiança to the Aldeia do Xisto of Pedrógão Pequeno and intersects with the legendary ...
Spanning 1.8 km, this section starts in the Aldeia do Xisto of Pedrógão Pequeno and brings you to the stunning scenery of the Philippine Bridge.
This section connects Ponte Filipina to the Cabeço Mourisco Rest Area. Along 5.2 km, you have the opportunity to engage with invaluable natural and ...
In this section with a length of 4.7 km, the GRZ never moves away from the Zêzere river, here transformed into a reservoir by the action of the ...
Connecting Atalaia Norte to Atalaia Sul, this route is 5.1 km long. The highlight is the Ribeira do Nodel, a very important area from an ...
From Atalaia Sul to the Bouçã Viewpoint Rest Area is 2.8km, along which it is possible to observe some of the stone-built terraces of the region, ...
About 3.3 km separate the Bouçã Viewpoint Rest Area from Bouçã.
This section connects the municipalities of Pedrógão Grande and Figueiró dos Vinhos. The 3.8km route connects Bouçã to Prudência.
This section takes you from Prudência to Foz de Alge, in the municipality of Figueiró dos Vinhos. The route is 5.3 km long.
This route goes from Foz de Alge to the Valbom rest area and takes you through a history of blacksmiths that marked the region’s past.
From Valbom to Dornes it is 11,5km. This section includes the ascent of the Serra de São Paulo, place of Moorish legends and some Visigothic graves.
This section connects the village of Dornes to the Vale Serrão Rest Area, Ferreira do Zêzere municipality, along 3.7km.
This section connects Vale Serrão Rest Area to Foz da Sertã Rest Area over 11.8 km.
This route, with 4.8 km, goes from the Foz da Sertã Rest Area to Moinhos da Ribeira via forest paths and asphalt roads.
With 5.2km, this route connects Moinhos da Ribeira to Palhais, in the municipality of Sertã. It follows forest paths, small trails, and dirt roads.
This section connects Palhais, in the municipality of Sertã, to Fernandaires, in the municipality of Vila de Rei. The length is 7.4 km.
This section spans 8.4 km, and will take you from the extensive and splendid water basin of Fernandaires to the small paradise of Zaboeira, without ...
This 3.6 km route connects Zaboeira to the Cabeça Gorda Rest Area.
With 5.8 km, this section connects the Cabeça Gorda Rest Area to Trutas. It is marked by the beauty of the landscapes and the richness of the flora ...
Trutas and the Macieira Rest Area are located 11.6 km apart in the municipality of Vila de Rei.
Connecting the Macieira Rest Area to Penedo Furado, this 12.8km route is one of the most interesting in Vila de Rei.
With about 4km, this route connects Penedo Furado, in the municipality of Vila de Rei, to Matagosa, thus entering the municipality of Abrantes.
From Matagosa to Fontes, it is 8.5 km away. The route is marked by exuberant landscapes.
The following 8.4 km connect Fontes to the Souto Rest Area.
This section, 7.8 km long, connects the Souto and Cabeça Gorda Rest Areas, both located in the municipality of Abrantes.
About 5 km long, this section connects the Cabeça Gorda Rest Area to Aldeia do Mato, the parish seat. It crosses forest and agricultural lands.
This section departs from Aldeia do Mato towards Martinchel, covering a distance of 5.2km.
This section connects Martinchel to the Constância Science Center. Over 10.7 km, it hops from village to village, leaving the Abrantes municipality ...
The Live Science Centre is located about 5 km from Constância. This is the last section of the GRZ, where the river Zêzere meets the river Tagus.
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