Via Mariana
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Point-to-point trail in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Hiking.
- Distance
- 73 mi (117.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 11,119 ft (3,389 m)
- Est. Time
- 29 hr 10 min
- High point
- 3,504 ft (1,068 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Spring 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Hut 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Cave 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Shelter 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Miradouro do Bom Jesus 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Attraction: Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Attraction: Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Aos Mortos da Grande Guerra 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Aos Irmãos Roby 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Busto de Maria Ondina Braga 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from start
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Questions about Via Mariana
How long is Via Mariana?
Via Mariana is 73 mi (117.5 km) long. Most people take about 29 hr 10 min. It climbs 11,119 ft (3,389 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,504 ft (1,068 m).
How hard is Via Mariana?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Via Mariana?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Via Mariana?
Drinking water on the way at 3.3 mi (5.3 km), 3.4 mi (5.5 km), 3.6 mi (5.8 km), 4.8 mi (7.7 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.1 mi (0.2 km), 1.4 mi (2.3 km), 3.6 mi (5.8 km). 6 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Via Mariana shaded?
Partly shaded (40% under trees).
What can you do on Via Mariana?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Via Mariana?
Restaurante Maia, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Minimercado Juventude, 0.4 mi (0.6 km). 6 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Via Mariana?
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.
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- Caminho Alfredo Gomes Braga · Moderate · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Descida dos depositos Braga · Expert · 0.8 mi (1.4 km)
- Via Romana XVII Braga · Hard · 9.4 mi (15.1 km)
- A procura da nascente do Rio Este Braga · Moderate · 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
- Rua do Carvalho Braga · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Trilho da Encosta do Sol Braga · Hard · 9.3 mi (15 km)
- Ecovia do Rio Este Braga · Easy · 3.1 mi (4.9 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap