Sistelo Hiking Trail

Explore the green valleys around northern Portugal and one of the most beautiful villages in the country with this Sistelo Hiking Trail. The landscapes will be sure to captivate you!

Sistelo Hiking Trail

When booking, you can choose between two options. For both, we'll meet at Largo Visc do Rio Vez in Sistelo at the indicated time. They last between 2 and 3 hours with an English-speaking guide and a tasting of local products at the end.

Sistelo Hiking

First, we'll take a guided tour through the streets of Sistelo to discover the treasures of the Portuguese Tibet, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the country.

Our next stop will be the Viscount of Sistelo's Castle, where we'll reveal its relationship with the Galician Pazos. We'll also cross the Roman bridge over the River Vez and discover the Horreos, traditional granaries from the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. After this, we'll explore the surrounding paths to see the terraces, typical forms of cultivation in the region. We will then ascend the hillside to a mountain refuge to learn about the life of the local shepherds.

Sistelo Walkways Hiking

We'll set off for Valdevez Arches, a few minutes by car. Here, we'll stop at the Vilela medieval bridge, dating back to the 13th century. The hiking trail through the Sistelo valleys wooden walkways will begin, leading us past the Vez river to enjoy beautiful waterfalls and diverse vegetation.

Timetable

The times and days vary according to the hiking route you choose:

Sistelo Hiking: Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 am and 3 pm.Sistelo Walkways Hiking: Mondays at 10 am and 1 pm.