Distance
51.6 km
Duration
1h 18min
Elevation Gain
1545m
Region
Central Portugal
MotoTrip rating
Scenic9.7
Road Quality7.5
Fun Factor9.5
About This Route
The classic crossing of the Serra da Estrela on the N339, the highest road in mainland Portugal. A climb from Covilhã past Penhas da Saúde to Torre, at 1,993 metres, and a descent past Lagoa Comprida and Sabugueiro to Seia. Hairpin bends, glacial scenery and fast-changing weather; in winter it can be closed by snow.
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Penhas da Saúde
Café
Last coffee stop before the final climb.
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Torre
Landmark
Highest point in mainland Portugal (1,993 m).
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Lagoa Comprida
Viewpoint
The largest lake in the range, with a dam and views over the plateau.
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Sabugueiro
Landmark
The highest village in Portugal, famous for its cheese and Estrela mountain dogs.