# Calçada Trail

> A trail rich in natural and historical heritage, set in the heart of the Montesinho Natural Park, featuring a 360° viewpoint, a single-track section leading to the River Tuela and two kilometres of Roman road. The route ends in Moimenta, a ‘Village of Portugal’, where the well-preserved houses, the church and the Smuggling Museum round off the visit.

URL: https://naturasports.pt/en/percurso/trilho-da-calcada

- **Activity:** Percurso Pedestre
- **Distance:** 8.3 km
- **Elevation gain:** 410 m
- **Elevation loss:** 412 m
- **Altitude:** 702–936 m
- **Estimated time:** 3h
- **Route type:** Loop
- **Best season:** Spring, Summer, Autumn
- **Code:** VNH_PPR07
- **Centre:** [Vinhais](https://naturasports.pt/en/centro/vinhais)
- **GPX:** https://naturasports.pt/percurso/trilho-da-calcada/export-gpx

A route combining nature, history and tradition. Its greatest highlight is the Roman road that gives it its name, a vestige of Moimenta's ancient routes. But there is more: the Miradouro de Moimenta with its 360° view, a spectacular single-track down to the Rio Tuela, bridges (the Ponte do Couço and a medieval one) and a final visit to Moimenta, an "Aldeia de Portugal", with its church, tavern and Smuggling Museum.

Climbing the southeast slope among oaks and chestnut trees, the route rejoins the Tuela and the medieval bridge to change banks; then begin the two kilometres of the Roman road climb, past the Fraga das Almas and the Cigadonha hillfort. A demanding but dense walk — nature, archaeology and heritage on a single trail.

## Quick answers

### How long is the Calçada Trail route and how much climbing does it have?

8.3 km, with 410 m of elevation gain. It is a loop route.

### How long does the Calçada Trail route take?

About 3h (estimated time).

### When is the best time to ride or walk the Calçada Trail route?

Recommended season: spring, summer, autumn.

### Where does the Calçada Trail route start?

The route belongs to the Vinhais centre.

### Is the Calçada Trail route waymarked?

Yes, the route is waymarked on the ground.

### Where can I download the GPX for the Calçada Trail route?

The GPX track is available at https://naturasports.pt/percurso/trilho-da-calcada/export-gpx.