Barcelos to Ponte da Lima
Hiking route
· Portugal
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/Photo: Iain Douglas, Macs Adventure
A long but beautiful stage takes you over two hill passes and through the tranquil Neiva and Lima valleys. Ponte da Lima is a beautiful market town in a stunning location.
moderate
Distance 36 km
8:30 h
405 m
473 m
198 m
2 m
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
198 m
Lowest point
2 m
Tips and hints
This walk is part of the following itineraries:
WPSCPFULL
WPSCP4
WPSCP4&5
Start
Barcelos (35 m)
Coordinates:
DD
41.519657, -8.632148
DMS
41°31'10.8"N 8°37'55.7"W
UTM
29T 530692 4596511
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Destination
Ponte da Lima
Turn-by-turn directions
These maps and routes are designed to be used in conjunction with our traditional documentation. We have recently embarked on a conversion initiative to bring the two elements together, and this itinerary will be covered in due course.
In the meantime, using the two elements alongside each other should go a long way to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable and problem free day.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
41.519657, -8.632148
DMS
41°31'10.8"N 8°37'55.7"W
UTM
29T 530692 4596511
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
36 km
Duration
8:30 h
Ascent
405 m
Descent
473 m
Highest point
198 m
Lowest point
2 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
m
Lowest point
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