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The Chestnut Tree Route presents a set of landscapes unified by the presence and memory of the identity and emblematic tree of Fundão: the chestnut tree.
The Chestnut Tree Route presents a set of landscapes unified by the presence and memory of the identity and emblematic tree of Fundão: the Chestnut Tree. The "bread" tree, for centuries rooted on the northern slope of the mountain range, forming one of the first national chestnut groves. This species is documented in the Gardunha since the 13th century. Tradition tells that King D. Dinis ordered the reforestation of this green frontier of Cova da Beira. Humanized spaces built during various periods by the knowledge and wills of communities that join, on the same horizon, the productive functions of the landscape and the memories of the green slopes reflected in the toponyms of chestnut groves and the materialities of the religiosity of the lands. The itinerary passes through several points where it is possible to observe moments of the history of the rural landscape: the experiences of water reflected in a network of levadas, crystal-clear springs, dams, tanks, mills, watermills and ponds that fill the territory with sounds and memories.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Starting from the village of Donas, you cross over the A23 until reaching Quinta das Pedralvas. The ascent towards the mountain begins. You pass through a dense chestnut forest, in a magical forest environment with enormous biodiversity, and you skirt the slope enjoying a panoramic view over Cova da Beira. The descent begins until reaching EN18. You follow EN345 for a short while, then turn left towards the cereal fields until the S. Macário junction. From there, the cereal fields accompany you along the entire slope until the start of the descent. You find the "levada" where you should proceed with maximum caution, as it is a narrow path. At the end of this section, you ascend a tarmac road until the chapel of São Roque and the Main Church, where the route ends turning left down the street.
Casa da Cereja, Alcongosta
Casa do Paço das Donas
Directions
Via Porto- Exit Porto via the A1 heading towards Lisbon;
- In Albergaria-a-Velha, switch to the A25 towards Viseu/Guarda;
- In Mangualde, take the A23 towards Covilhã/Castelo Branco;
- Exit at Fundão Sul;
- Turn left to Donas and then left again.
Via Lisbon
- Leave Lisbon via the A1 (northbound);
- In Torres Novas, enter the A23 (towards Abrantes / Castelo Branco);
- Exit at Fundão Sul;
- Turn left to Donas and then left again.
Via Faro
- Leave Faro via the A22 (Via do Infante) until the connection to the A2 (towards Lisbon);
- In the Marateca area, take the A6 (towards Évora / Spain);
- Near Torres Novas, switch to the A23 (towards Abrantes / Castelo Branco);
- Exit at Fundão Sul;
- Turn left to Donas and then left again.
Via Madrid
Leave Madrid via the A-50 (towards Ávila / Salamanca);
- Follow the A-62 (E-80) towards Ciudad Rodrigo;
- Cross the border at Fuentes de Oñoro / Vilar Formoso;
- Enter Portugal via the A25 (towards Viseu):
- From Guarda, take the A23 (towards Castelo Branco / Fundão);
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Exit at Fundão Sul;
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Turn left to Donas and then left again.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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