# Tuízelo Route

> A compact and well-structured route that sets off from Vinhais along the Way of St James to the Montesinho Natural Park, passing through well-preserved villages and the historic town of Tuízelo, which boasts traces of human settlement dating back to before the 12th century. Suitable for gravel bikes.

URL: https://naturasports.pt/en/percurso/rota-de-tuizelo

- **Activity:** BTT
- **Distance:** 40.8 km
- **Elevation gain:** 1105 m
- **Elevation loss:** 1129 m
- **Altitude:** 614–1034 m
- **Estimated time:** 3h
- **Technical difficulty:** Hard (red)
- **Route type:** Loop
- **Best season:** Spring, Summer, Autumn
- **Code:** VNH_BTT07VRM
- **Centre:** [Vinhais](https://naturasports.pt/en/centro/vinhais)
- **GPX:** https://naturasports.pt/percurso/rota-de-tuizelo/export-gpx

The Tuízelo route is a ride of character, bringing together devotion, history and nature in a remarkably even layout.

Camino de Santiago. Just out of Vinhais it follows the Camino de Santiago to Sobreiró de Baixo — a stretch that joins the sporting side to the spiritual dimension of the pilgrimage, on trails of great quality.

Villages and woods. At Sobreiró de Cima the route enters the heart of the Montesinho Natural Park, in a striking succession of paths and the ever-special crossing of villages — many without the bustle of former times, but with well-preserved traditional houses, beside streams and oak and chestnut woods.

Tuízelo. A place full of personality, with traces of human occupation predating the 12th century — remains of old settlements and hillforts — and an important place of devotion. It is a good moment to stop at the village café or restaurant before the final stretch. From there, along broad panoramic tracks beneath the slopes of the Serra da Coroa, the route returns to the Parque Biológico.

## Quick answers

### How long is the Tuízelo Route route and how much climbing does it have?

40.8 km, with 1105 m of elevation gain. It is a loop route.

### How long does the Tuízelo Route route take?

About 3h (estimated time).

### Is the Tuízelo Route route difficult?

The technical difficulty is hard (red). Physical effort: 4 out of 5.

### When is the best time to ride or walk the Tuízelo Route route?

Recommended season: spring, summer, autumn.

### Where does the Tuízelo Route route start?

The route belongs to the Vinhais centre.

### Is the Tuízelo Route route waymarked?

Yes, the route is waymarked on the ground.

### Where can I download the GPX for the Tuízelo Route route?

The GPX track is available at https://naturasports.pt/percurso/rota-de-tuizelo/export-gpx.