Embark on a thrilling 12 km nature walk through Mondego Valley. Discover waterfalls, historic sites, and suspension bridges. Perfect for adventure seekers!
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Barragem do Caldeirão - Meeting point.
Initial briefing.
The origin of Albufeira do Caldeirão.
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Miradouro Mocho Real - Photographic spot. Let’s get to know Mondego.
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Cascata do caldeirão - Photographic spot.
The love story of the inconsolable Star.
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Ponte da Mizarela - Photographic spot.
Mizarela’s stories.
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Vila Soeiro - Photographic spot.
The origin of giant lunchboxes.
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Vila Soeiro - Photographic spot.
Fabrica Nova: the wool cycle from shearing to the famous “Pope Blankets”.
Diving in the crystal clear waters of Mondego. Snack.
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Parque do Pateiro - Hydroelectricity.
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Levada do Pateiro - Photographic spot.
Human ingenuity: water supply to Pateiro Central.
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Barragem do Pateiro - Photographic spot.
Still the Human ingenuity.
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Cascalheiras e Escombreiras do Alto Mondego - Photographic spot.
Discover the stories of Ouro Negro, which satisfied the hunger of the local population.
Lunch.
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Ribeira de Rio de Moinhos - Photographic spot.
Discover the stories of the mills that gave the river its name.
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Passadiços do Mondego (entrada por Videmonte) - Photographic spot. End of Tour.
Possibility to take a taxi to return to Barragem do Caldeirão (start place of the Tour).
- Registration with Turismo de Portugal (RNAAT): 506/2022
- Recognition by ICNF as Nature Tourism
- Breakfast
- Entrance ticket to the Mondego Walkways
- Civil Liability and Personal Assistants Insurance
- Lunch
Immerse yourself in an incredible natural landscape that hides a recent past. Listen to the stories and enjoy the adventure and excitement of the Mondego Walkways. Start your trip at the Barragem do Caldeirão Car Park. Climb to the Miradouro do Mocho Real to enjoy the view… the adventure begins! A great challenge awaits! Around five hundred wooden steps descending through the Mondego Valley, with the stunning Caldeirão Waterfall revealing its rare beauty. After crossing the old Mizarela Bridge and observing the natural sculptures, continue passing old factories and learn about the Pope Blanket. Discover the Pateiro Hydroelectric Power Station, the oldest in Guarda, and hear the stories of the exploration of “black gold”. Cross suspension bridges and discover the mills in Ribeira dos Moinhos. Finish at the “Videmonte” park and cool off in the waters of the Mondego, bring a bathing suit. Total distance: 12 km, accumulated slope: 600 m; Difficulty: Moderate level 2/3 of 5 - MIDE.
- Lunch is not included.
- Transport from the “Videmonte Entrance” back to the Caldeirão Dam parking lot is not included. Each participant will be able to contact the local Taxi service.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
