Ermida Route
From the town to the Tuela, by the Ermida chapel
A short walk starting and ending in the village of Vinhais, which winds down the hill to the hamlet of Ermida and the River Tuela, passing through pine forests and hazel groves. With its scenic character, it combines well with the D’Arranca a Moás route to create different walking options.
- Activity
- Percurso Pedestre
- Distance
- 7,6 km
- Elevation gain
- 303 m
- Elevation loss
- 302 m
- Altitude
- 403–627 m
- Estimated time
- 2h30
- Route type
- Loop
- Best season
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Waymarked
- Yes
- Code
- PPR14
Centre: Vinhais
Conceived from the town itself, this route drops to the village of Ermida, to the south, with a short passage by the Rio Tuela. It was designed to pair with the D'Arranca a Moás route — together, marked in both directions, the two generate several layout combinations. Clockwise, it winds down the hillside about 3 km to the Rio Tuela; a little further on lies Ermida, with a visit to the chapel, almost overlooking the river. This is the turning point: the climb back to Vinhais has hard gradients, but is rewarded by the beauty of the path, the good surface and the freshness of the pinewood and chestnut groves. A mainly scenic route, good training or a taster for the larger walk.Quick answers
How long is the Ermida Route route and how much climbing does it have?
7.6 km, with 303 m of elevation gain. It is a loop route.
How long does the Ermida Route route take?
About 2h30 (estimated time).
When is the best time to ride or walk the Ermida Route route?
Recommended season: spring, summer, autumn.
Where does the Ermida Route route start?
The route belongs to the Vinhais centre.
Is the Ermida Route route waymarked?
Yes, the route is waymarked on the ground.
Where can I download the GPX for the Ermida Route route?
The GPX track is available at https://naturasports.pt/percurso/rota-de-ermida/export-gpx.