Os Percursos
Depending on the options this trail can take you to only the prehistoric art existing on rocks on the riverbed or besides these, to the industrial landscapes of Cabeço do Pião.
A circular route that uses the old pastoral tracks and paths along the valley of the Alforfa creek, where it is possible to enjoy wide panoramas and also appreciate from close up examples of vernacular architecture (mills, walls and terraces).
A circular route around the valley of the Cortes stream, that from one side of the shore to the other takes you to a traditional agricultural reality, still well alive and present, with the diverting of the water to the marshes where different crop rotations are used. The route gives us the possibility to access diverse creek wells, where its beauty and potential bathing led to the creation of the brand Cortes do Meio – capital of natural pools.
A circular route through the highest parts of the Estrela Mountain Range, starting at Penhas da Saúde, a settlement with singular characteristics of a “mountain resort”. The journey opens up in broad horizons and landscapes that witnessed the glaciation period.
Deservedly of its title, Long Route, because there are over 600km linking the 12 Historic Villages of Portugal along a circular route. The Piodão section – Castelo Novo, crosses the Açor Mountain Range, crossing a part of the ADERES territory. It is a very long stretch, and the São Jorge da Beira Parish Council provides free accommodation for walkers, or cyclists by booking in advance.
This path is connected to the Schist Villages and follows a good part of the Zêzere in the southern area of Estrela.
