Trilho Quercus
PR4 MCD
Macedo de Cavaleiros
An 8.2 km linear trail of easy difficulty, starting at the Fraga da Pegada Metavolcanics geosite and finishing at the Salselas village centre. The geosite consists of volcanic rocks (metavolcanics) bearing rock engravings depicting footprints, crosses, horseshoes and cup marks, classified as an Archaeological Site of Municipal Interest. The trail follows the Fraga da Pegada beach — awarded the Blue Flag and recognised as an accessible beach for people with reduced mobility. It climbs to the entrance of Santa Combinha and continues along the Azibo Reservoir shore to Salselas. Located in the Geopark Terras de Cavaleiros (UNESCO Global Geopark). Source: trilhosecaminhadas.pt / Geopark Terras de Cavaleiros.
Route Description
Route Characteristics
Distance:
8,2 km
Duration:
3h 00min
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Route Type
→ Linear
Maximum altitude:
Ficha
Recommended season:
Spring, Summer and Autumn
This route is:
👨👩👧👦 Suitable for families.
🐶 Suitable for pets.
🧑🦼➡️ With accessibility.
🫒 Pass by the olive grove.
It starts at:
Praia Fluvial da Fraga da Pegada, Macedo de Cavaleiros
Ends in:
Limite de Podence, Macedo de Cavaleiros
Villages visited:
Fraga da Pegada, Santa Combinha, Salselas, Macedo de Cavaleiros
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