D'Arranca a Moás
From the river to the Baloiço da Eira, a possible flagship
Starting from Vinhais, this route follows the banks of the River Tuela as far as the D’Arranca Bridge, passes through the village of Ermida and climbs up to Moás, ending at the Baloiço da Eira, from where, on clear days, you can see the Serra de Bornes.
- Activity
- Percurso Pedestre
- Distance
- 15,7 km
- Elevation gain
- 599 m
- Elevation loss
- 525 m
- Altitude
- 403–819 m
- Estimated time
- 5h
- Route type
- Loop
- Best season
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Waymarked
- Yes
- Code
- PPR15
Centre: Vinhais
A potential flagship of Vinhais, for its appeal and its start in the town itself. From the town it heads east to the Ponte D'Arranca and the river beach, where the Rio Tuela is the central feature. From the beach, about 2.5 km run along beautiful banks of the Tuela (the old bridge is still visible, but crossing it is not advised) with rich biodiversity. At Ermida it coincides about 1 km with the Ermida route; on leaving, it climbs gradually to Moás, always within sight of the Tuela. At km 10 it reaches Moás (Church of Santo Idelfonso) and the famous Baloiço da Eira swing, with a sweeping view south that, on clear days, reaches the Serra de Bornes. From the swing it backtracks and returns to Vinhais through fields, chestnut groves and pinewoods, on gentle gradients.Quick answers
How long is the D'Arranca a Moás route and how much climbing does it have?
15.7 km, with 599 m of elevation gain. It is a loop route.
How long does the D'Arranca a Moás route take?
About 5h (estimated time).
When is the best time to ride or walk the D'Arranca a Moás route?
Recommended season: spring, summer, autumn.
Where does the D'Arranca a Moás route start?
The route belongs to the Vinhais centre.
Is the D'Arranca a Moás route waymarked?
Yes, the route is waymarked on the ground.
Where can I download the GPX for the D'Arranca a Moás route?
The GPX track is available at https://naturasports.pt/percurso/darranca-a-moas/export-gpx.