Trekking in Portugal: 9 trails you must try

Ready to discover the best of trekking in Portugal? This activity consists on a walk, either short or long, along trails and mountains. Being a low impact activity, it can be practiced easily, as it gives the opportunity to establish a rich contact with nature. Take advantage of Guerin's various stations, from the north to the south of the country, travel to these well-known trails, and enjoy an enriching walk!

Get to know 9 trails for trekking in Portugal:

Passadiços do Paiva, Aveiro

Passadiços do Paiva are located on the left bank of Rio Paiva, with access via Espiunca or Areinho. With 8 km, this trail presents a high difficulty, but with a linear route that can be done in 2h30. Visit our station in Viseu and go to Passadiços do Paiva to enjoy nature!

Rota das Aldeias do Xisto, Lousã

This route includes two of the most emblematic villages in Xisto: Talasnal and Casal Novo. Through a route on the slopes of Serra da Lousã, it connects with Castelo da Lousã and Santuário da Nossa Senhora da Piedade. This path has some unevenness along 6km, which can be done over 3h, with some ease. Our Coimbra station allows you to reach this region to enjoy!

Fisgas de Ermelo, Vila Real

Located in Serra do Alvão, there’s Fisgas de Ermelo trail, surrounded by the waterfalls of Rio Olo, that are 200 meters in height, and one of the highest waterfalls in Portugal. With 12.5 km of a difficult walk, you will be able to see one of the most beautiful landscapes in Portugal. Through our station in Vila Real, you can travel to this area and spend a day enriched by nature.

Rota das 6 Lagoas, Serra da Estrela 

Rota das 6 Lagoas can start or end at Lagoa Comprida, where you can find several points of interest. You can enjoy Lagoa do Covão do Forno, Lagoa do Covão do Curral, Lagoa Seca, Lagoa Redonda and Lagoa do Covão dos Conchos. This medium difficulty hike extends for 9.3 km, where you can still see Barragem do Covão. From the Covilhã station you will be very close to Serra da Estrela, where you can start this trail!

Cabo da Roca, Sintra

Cabo da Roca trail is known as the westernmost path in Europe. Starting at Cabo da Roca, this route heads towards the coast along a dirt road. On the difficult path of 14.14 km, you can see the emblematic dinosaur footprints of Praia Grande and the villages of Almoçageme and Ulgueira. Stop by our Cacém station and plan your trip to this famous trail!

Percurso da Duna da Cresmina, Cascais 

Percurso da Duna da Cresmina is a good option for those who want to start trekking in Portugal. With only 2km, this walkway is easy and part of the Cresmina Dune Interpretation Center. Along this path you can find freshwater sources, ponds, native plants such as the divine root or the beach sagebrush, sand lizards or a bird called the beach sandpiper. From our station in Cascais, you can easily access this path.

Rota da Biodiversidade, Lisboa

This 14 km circular route is in the center of Lisbon and is surrounded by natural wealth. It is a route that connects two very important environmental units: the riverside area and the Mata de Monsanto. With the aim of making Lisbon's biodiversity known among 18 points of interest, it starts/ends at Jardim Vasco da Gama, in Belém. You can take advantage of renting a car at Guerin, from Alfragide station!

Percurso dos Sete Vale Suspensos, Faro

Situated in Faro, Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos runs for 11.4 km. On this trail you can see the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve, from Praia de Vale Centianes to Praia da Marinha, without forgetting the famous Praia de Benagil, which includes one of the most beautiful caves in the world. From our station in Portimão, you can travel to this trail through the cliffs of the Algarve!

Rota Vicentina, Setúbal, Beja and Faro

Rota Vicentina represents the most beautiful thing about Portugal, the perfect mix between fauna and flora. This 750 km path has evolved over time and is currently spread across the entire Costa Alentejana and Vicentina region. This region is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved coastal areas in southern Europe, and this route is part of the Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina Natural Park. Through our station in Sines and Setúbal, you can see all the  charm of this route.

Take advantage of Guerin's best prices and rent a car to travel to these trails!

Let yourself fall in love with these trails full of nature and biodiversity. Count on Guerin to guide you to these trails with landscapes that will take your breath away. Enjoy all that nature has to offer and make the most of this trekking experience!