Daily Distance

12 km

Daily Elevation Gain

+ 450 m

Douro Heritage Hike

One of the most beautiful and oldest regions in the world.

Apart from its legacy, the region is also one of extreme beauty and stunning landscapes, making for one amazing hiking day. Exploring the immense valleys and vineyard terraces will undoubtedly mark this whole experience. Here, you can delight yourself with authentic wine produced just a few steps away from you! The Douro region is a reflection of its proud people who live a traditional lifestyle, dedicating their time and will to producing the highest quality wine. A special place for all those who pass here.

TOUR CONDITIONS
  • Bookings

    Book at least 2 days in advance
    Acceptance of the reservation is dependent on the availability
    50% discount for children under 14 years old (contact us for more details)

Tour Information

  • Tour Grade

  • Distance

    12 km

  • Elevation Gain

    + 450 m

  • Profile

    Medium ascents and descents

  • Route

    Trails along valleys, old unpaved tracks through vineyards

  • Start

    Meeting in Central Porto
    Hike starts in Pinhão

  • Finish

    Hike ends in Pinhão
    Departure from Central Porto

  • Duration

    From 09:30 to 19:00 (estimate)
    Optional stop for lunch
    Ask us for other departure times

  • Included

    Guided Hiking Tour
    Liability Insurance
    Personal Accidents Insurance
    Transfer from Central Porto to Pinhão (2h)
    Transfer from Pinhão to Central Porto (2h)

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Itinerary

Welcome to Portugal!
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Welcome to Portugal!

Today, you will walk over the Douro River and beyond, as you will head south, east and west. Enjoy and appreciate this incredible scenery of curving vineyards that shift from green to brown as you return to Pinhão. This is an UNESCO World Heritage site and you will understand why!

Pinhão's Train Station
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Pinhão's Train Station

What makes the Pinhão Train Station so special is its decoration, it has sessions covered with traditional portuguese tiles depicting the region's traditional landscapes and activities, especially the cultivation of vineyards. This theme was directly related to the station, which was affirmed as one of the main warehouses for the transport of the wine.

Casal de Loivos Viewpoint
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Casal de Loivos Viewpoint

Casal de Loivos Viewpoint has one of the most iconic views of the River Douro. This river is the third-longest river in the Iberian Peninsula, flowing from its source in Spain and finishing in Portugal, it has a length of 897 kilometres (557 mi), and has portuguese sections navigable by boat.

Douro Wine Region
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Douro Wine Region

The Douro Wine Region is considered by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. Wine has been produced by traditional landholders in the Douro region for some 2,000 years. Since the 18th century, its main product, port wine, has been world famous for its quality. The region around Pinhão is considered to be the centre of Port wine, with its quintas (farms/estates) that extend along the steep slopes of the river valleys. This long tradition of viticulture is the earth and soul of the area and along the way you’ll find at least two examples able to give you a wine tasting experience, Quinta da foz and Quinta do Bom Fim.

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