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    Caminho Real da Encumeada
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    Caminho Real da Encumeada

    Central Peaks & Plateau

    12.5 km

    Distance

    400m

    Elevation gain

    5-6h

    Duration

    CardioHard · 4/5
    TechnicalEasy · 2/5
    ExposureEasy · 2/5

    An old royal road between Boca da Corrida and Encumeada, contouring the flank of the central massif with Curral das Freiras opening up below. Long but steady, with far less climbing than its length suggests.

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    Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Elevation: Open-Meteo (Copernicus DEM)

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