This is the Forest Trail, promoted by ACTIVAR, starting and ending at Terreiro das Bruxas and passing by Hortas, the Cabril Tank, and the picnic park “Isto é Lousã”.
With approximately 6 km, this is an easy-level trail that invites participants to enjoy the landscapes, flora, and fauna that so beautifully define the Lousã Mountain Range — a place with a very special mystique. The ups and downs covered in green, often wrapped in mist, give it a unique sense of magic and mystery.
The area is home to deer, wild boar, and roe deer that can be spotted among cork oaks, chestnut trees, oaks, and, of course, pines. It is part of the Natura 2000 Network, which ensures the long-term conservation of Europe’s most threatened species and habitats.
Come and live this experience and discover the enchanted corners of the Lousã Mountain Range.
RNAAT: 218/2017
Requirements
Surrounding Area
PR7 LSA - Schist Walking Trail da Lousã - À Descoberta da Floresta at 979m
Talasnal School at 1.9km
Casa da Eira at 1.9km
Nossa Senhora da Piedade Shrine at 2.1km
PR 2 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Rota das Aldeias do Xisto da Lousã at 2.2km
PR5 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Lousã - Rota dos Serranos at 2.2km
River beach of Senhora da Piedade at 2.2km
Aldeias do Xisto Welcome Centre at 3km
Lousã range at 3km
PR 1 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Lousã - Rota dos Moinhos at 3.1km
Information
Date: On request
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Terreiro das Bruxas, Lousã (between the villages of Castelo Novo and Talasnal)
Duration: 4 hours
Route: Circular. Terreiro das Bruxas/Hortas – Tanque do Cabril – “Isto é Lousã” Picnic Park – Terreiro das Bruxas/Hortas
Group Size: 4 to 12 people*
*Bookings for fewer than 4 people and/or at different times available upon prior request and subject to availability.
**Children up to and including 12 years old pay half price
Includes:
Insurance, local guide
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE:
Activities must be booked at least 48 hours in advance.
For activities on Sundays and Mondays, booking must be made by the previous Friday.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Up to the day before: no charge.
Same day: 50% to 100% charge, depending on whether the guides are already at the hiking site.
CANCELLATION DUE TO EXTERNAL CONDITIONS:
In cases of natural events (landslides, rain, fire, extreme heat, red alerts...), no payment is required.
Other situations will be assessed jointly.
All prices include VAT at the legal rate in effect.
