Serra Amarela
Área de Proteção Total do Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Out-and-back trail in Área de Proteção Total do Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Hiking.
- Distance
- 19.3 mi (31.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,174 ft (1,577 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 50 min
- High point
- 3,996 ft (1,218 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Necrópole Megalítica da Serra Amarela 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Shelter: Cabana do Fial 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from start
- Shelter: Cabana do Ramisquedo 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Marmitas de Gigante 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from start
- Shelter: Cabana de Porto Covo 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from start
- Picnic area: Vilarinho das Furnas 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Serra Amarela
How long is Serra Amarela?
Serra Amarela is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 50 min. It climbs 5,174 ft (1,577 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,996 ft (1,218 m).
How hard is Serra Amarela?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Serra Amarela?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Serra Amarela?
Drinking water on the way at 16.7 mi (26.8 km). No toilets mapped.
Is Serra Amarela shaded?
Mostly exposed (19% under trees).
What can you do on Serra Amarela?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Serra Amarela?
Casa do Destro, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Serra Amarela?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Serra Amarela
- GR 2 – Inter Municipal – Arcos de Valdevez Norte Zona de Proteção Especial da Serra do Gerês · Expert · 38.4 mi (61.8 km)
- GR 2 – Inter Municipal – Arcos de Valdevez Norte Ourense · Moderate · 5 mi (8.1 km)
- Caminho dos Cruzeiros Zona de Proteção Especial da Serra do Gerês · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- Caminhos do Pão e Caminhos da Fé (Percurso Curto) Zona de Proteção Especial da Serra do Gerês · Moderate · 2.6 mi (4.2 km)
- Trilho do Megalitismo de Britelo Zona de Proteção Especial da Serra do Gerês · Moderate · 4 mi (6.4 km)
- Romeiros da Peneda – Rota de Soajo (Ligação ao Mezio) Zona de Proteção Especial da Serra do Gerês · Hard · 7.3 mi (11.7 km)
- Caminhos do Pão e Caminhos da Fé (Percurso Longo) Zona de Proteção Especial da Serra do Gerês · Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.3 km)
- Ruta de Padrendo Ourense · Hard · 6.6 mi (10.7 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap