Candedo Route
The three villages of the Candedo parish
An agricultural trail linking the three villages in the parish of Candedo, with the Way of St James running between them. It passes through hazelnut groves, olive groves and vineyards, with churches, a communal bakery and the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora das Dores along the way.
- Activity
- Percurso Pedestre
- Distance
- 16,5 km
- Elevation gain
- 451 m
- Elevation loss
- 456 m
- Altitude
- 571–818 m
- Estimated time
- 4h
- Route type
- Loop
- Best season
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Waymarked
- Yes
- Code
- PPR13
Centre: Vinhais
A portrait of Trás-os-Montes rural life, linking the three villages of the Candedo parish. Candedo lives from farming — cereals, olive oil, wine, honey and chestnuts — and its heritage is significant: the churches of Candedo and Espinhoso, chapels, the Ponte de Guedim, the communal oven and watermills. The Nossa Senhora das Dores pilgrimage, in September, is one of the three largest in the municipality. Clockwise, the route follows the Camino de Santiago to Aboá, a small hamlet, then to Espinhoso, crossing chestnut groves, olive groves and vines. In Espinhoso, the larger and more modern settlement, it is the right place to refuel at a café. The route continues through quiet farmland, drops to the Ribeira de Vilar and faces its hardest climb back to Candedo. The entrance from the south is the most interesting: the old part of the village, a leisure area with a spring, the restored communal oven, ending at the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora das Dores.Quick answers
How long is the Candedo Route route and how much climbing does it have?
16.5 km, with 451 m of elevation gain. It is a loop route.
How long does the Candedo Route route take?
About 4h (estimated time).
When is the best time to ride or walk the Candedo Route route?
Recommended season: spring, summer, autumn.
Where does the Candedo Route route start?
The route belongs to the Vinhais centre.
Is the Candedo Route route waymarked?
Yes, the route is waymarked on the ground.
Where can I download the GPX for the Candedo Route route?
The GPX track is available at https://naturasports.pt/percurso/rota-de-candedo/export-gpx.