Tua Ecotrail — Macedo de Cavaleiros Section
ET-MCD
Section of the Tua Ecotrail that crosses the Protected Landscape of the Azibo Reservoir and the Natura 2000 Network sites of the Sabor and Maçãs rivers.
Eco track
Classification
Type of infrastructure:
Eco track
Level of difficulty:
Easy
Recommended bicycle
Any
Infrastructure status:
Operational
Managing entity:
CM Macedo de Cavaleiros / IP
Technical Data
Distance in "km":
24
Estimated duration:
5h (by bicycle) / 7h (on foot)
Type of track layout:
Linear
Floor type:
Mixed
Positive elevation difference in "m":
220
Negative elevation difference in "m":
180
Maximum altitude in "m":
560
Minimum altitude in "m":
380
Maximum slope in %:
2.5
Managing entity:
CM Macedo de Cavaleiros / IP
Location and Layout
Municipality:
Macedo de Cavaleiros
Multi-municipal:
Villages/towns:
Quadrassal, Azibo, Soutelo Mourisco, Grijó
Starting point:
Quadrassal
Starting coordinates:
41.5130, -6.9680
Destination:
Former Castelãos Station / Boundary of the municipality of Bragança.
Arrival coordinates:
41.6120, -6.8340
Services and Accessibility
Accessible to families
Pet friendly
Accessibility for Reduced Mobility
E-bike charging
Repair station
Bathrooms/Toilets
Bicycle rental
Description and Content
The Macedo de Cavaleiros section of the Tua Ecotrail extends for approximately 24 km, crossing the Protected Landscape of the Azibo Reservoir and the Natura 2000 network sites of the Sabor, Maçãs, and Romeu rivers.
The route follows the old Tua railway line in a scenic stretch, passing alongside the Azibo Reservoir—classified as one of the 7 Wonders of Portugal's Beaches—and through the territory of the Terras de Cavaleiros Geopark (UNESCO Global Geopark).
The old Macedo de Cavaleiros Station is planned to become the Geopark's headquarters. The section between Quadrassal and Grijó (8 km) is nearing completion, with the remaining 11 km already tendered.
Recommended season:
All year round. Ideal for spring due to the flowering season.
Does it pass through an olive grove?
Olive tourism notes:
Proximity to olive oil producers in the municipality. Traditional olive groves visible along the route.
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