# Termas do Tuela

> Between Dine and Fresulfe, this woodland trail follows the River Tuela through little-visited countryside. The Lorga de Dine cave, the lime kilns, the ancient thermal baths and the river beach at Fresulfe are the highlights of a route of great natural beauty and historical significance.

URL: https://naturasports.pt/en/percurso/termas-do-tuela

- **Activity:** Percurso Pedestre
- **Distance:** 8.1 km
- **Elevation gain:** 326 m
- **Elevation loss:** 320 m
- **Altitude:** 650–822 m
- **Estimated time:** 2h30
- **Route type:** Loop
- **Best season:** Spring, Summer, Autumn
- **Code:** VNH_PPR10
- **Centre:** [Vinhais](https://naturasports.pt/en/centro/vinhais)
- **GPX:** https://naturasports.pt/percurso/termas-do-tuela/export-gpx

A little-known but rewarding corner. From Dine, by the wayside cross and the church, a complex of great archaeological value is revealed: the Cave Interpretation Centre, the Lorga de Dine cave and the lime kilns scattered over the hill.

On a narrow, pretty trail beside the stream, among oaks and chestnut trees, the route opens to the Rio Tuela and reaches the hot springs that give it its name — a very calm leisure area. Shortly after comes the Fresulfe river beach. Up to about km 3 it follows the river, then heads to Fresulfe, a rural village where it is common to cross paths with cattle and where there is a fountain. The return to Dine runs along the hillside, with Santa Cruz in view on the opposite bank, entering by the cemetery road. In autumn, fallen leaves carpet the path — perhaps the best season for this discovery.

## Quick answers

### How long is the Termas do Tuela route and how much climbing does it have?

8.1 km, with 326 m of elevation gain. It is a loop route.

### How long does the Termas do Tuela route take?

About 2h30 (estimated time).

### When is the best time to ride or walk the Termas do Tuela route?

Recommended season: spring, summer, autumn.

### Where does the Termas do Tuela route start?

The route belongs to the Vinhais centre.

### Is the Termas do Tuela route waymarked?

Yes, the route is waymarked on the ground.

### Where can I download the GPX for the Termas do Tuela route?

The GPX track is available at https://naturasports.pt/percurso/termas-do-tuela/export-gpx.