Nature Walks and Trails
Discover the main pedestrian routes and nature trails that you can do in Cascais, namely in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.
These routes and trails are of low to medium difficulty, so that they can be walked by the public.
We recommend that you always take water, provisions, appropriate footwear and clothing, a hat and sun cream for your activities.
Rules of Conduct
> Respect the paths and existing signposts;
> Bring with you all rubbish and food remains and deposit them in an appropriate place, away from the trail;
> Close all the gates you open;
> Let the sounds of nature prevail. Avoid making too much noise;
> Keep your pets constantly under control;
> Do not light fires;
> Do not pick plants or take geological samples.
Safety rules
> always carry a company and a charged mobile device or inform someone of where you are going and at what time you intend to return;
> Read the trail map and ancillary instructions and check that they are suitable for your physical condition;
> On some trails the mobile phone network may be intermittent, or even non-existent, for much of the route. Take this information into account if you have to make any calls;
> Check the weather forecast to better assess the conditions of the trail. In case of heavy rain, wind, fire and hail and/or snow fall, do not go on the trail or return the same way;
> If you leave your car at the beginning of the trail, lock the doors, close the windows, and don't leave anything valuable in sight.
[PR 1 CSC] Farms Route
Slope: Some unevenness | Type of Path: Circular
Km: 13,5 | Estimated time: 4 hours
Janes is a pretty village located in the Sintra Mountains near Malveira da Serra.
It belongs to Cascais county and Alcabideche parish.
Its main points of interest are the Janes Fountain and its historical urban nucleus with its traditional architecture.
More info HERE.
[PR 2 CSC] Cabo Raso Route
Slope: Steep gradient | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 15,4 | Estimated time: 4 hours
Farol da Guia is a Portuguese lighthouse located at Cabo da Guia, about 2 km west of Cascais centre. Due to its privileged position in Cascais, entrance to the port of Lisbon, the region has always been important for navigation.
More info HERE.
[PR 3 CSC] Villages Route
Slope: Steep gradient | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 13 | Estimated time: 4 hours
On this trail, enjoy the forest of the southern slopes of the mountain, enjoy the panoramic views from the Chapel of Our Lady of Peninha and visit the mountain villages of Malveira da Serra, Biscaia and Figueira do Guincho.
More info HERE.
[PR 4 CSC] Guincho Coastal Route
Slope: Some unevenness | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 9,6 | Estimated time: 3 hours
Enjoy the view of the coastal cliffs between Abano and Praia da Grota, the criss-crossed filões and the Guincho fort, visit the villages of Charneca and Malveira da Serra and walk along the valley of Ribeira da Foz do Guincho.
More info HERE.
[PR 14 CSC-SNT] West Route
Slope: Some unevenness | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 24,5 | Estimated time: 7 hours and 30 minutes
More info HERE.
[TN 1] Abano Trail
Difficulty: Medium | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 3,92 | Estimated time: 75 minutes | Starting Point Coordinates: 38°44'25.47 "N | 9°28'20.33 "W
The Abano Trail runs along the coast in an area with several unique geological phenomena in the transition zone between limestone and basalt. The terrain has gentle slopes, allowing a balanced trail with views to the mountains and the sea.
More info HERE.
[TN 2] Barril Trail
Difficulty: Easy | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 3,54 | Estimated time: 55 minutes | Starting point coordinates: 38°44'25.47 "N | 9°28'20.33 "W
The Barril Trail runs along the coast in a transition zone between different lithologies covered by unique and sensitive vegetation. The terrain has gentle slopes, allowing a balanced trail with a view of the mountains and the sea.
More info HERE.
[TN 3] Figueira Trail
THIS TRAIL IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE. SOON IT WILL BE REOPENED.
Difficulty: Easy | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 1,89 | Estimated time: 35 minutes | Starting Point Coordinates: 38°45'27.72 "N | 9°28'9.63 "W
The Figueira Trail begins in one of the mountain villages of Cascais County, Figueira do Guincho, and develops in a transition zone between different types of limestone and granite covered mainly by low vegetation. The terrain has gentle slopes, allowing for a balanced trail which offers a panoramic view over the cliffs to the ocean and to small hidden coves.
More info HERE.
[TN 4] Peninha Trail
Difficulty: Easy | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 2,36 | Estimated time: 40 minutes | Starting point coordinates: 38°46'8.41 "N | 9°27'31.32 "W
The Peninha Trail begins near Quinta da Peninha and develops along gently sloping paths. This trail offers a wide view over the Cascais municipality and the ocean. Due to its location this place is often shrouded in a typical mountain fog.
More info HERE.
[TN 5] Píncaros Trail
Difficulty: Medium | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 3,96 | Estimated time: 60 minutes | Starting point coordinates: 38°46'8.41 "N | 9°27'31.32 "W
The Píncaros Trail begins near Quinta da Peninha and develops along trails with steep slopes in the transition from low vegetation to tree vegetation more protected from maritime winds. This trail offers a wide landscape over Cascais county although the place is often shrouded in fog, especially at the end of the day.
More info HERE.
[TN 6] Tapada da Roçada Trail
Difficulty: Medium | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 3,71 | Estimated time: 60 minutes | Starting point coordinates: 38°45'43.32 "N | 9°26'51.29 "W
The Tapada da Roçada trail begins at the foot of the mountain and develops in a circular fashion towards higher elevations, passing by the natural Cabeço do Vento belvedere, and continues around the small valley. Smooth trails with medium inclination.
More info HERE.
[TN 12] Alto do Mato Trail
Difficulty: Easy | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 2,07 | Estimated time: 35 minutes | Starting point coordinates: 38°45'14.19 "N | 9°25'42.28 "W
The Alto do Mato Trail runs through the interior of Quinta do Pisão, in a transitional limestone area, along forest trails with low vegetation. The terrain has gentle slopes through the valley and offers birdwatching opportunities for the more attentive.
More info HERE.
[TN 15] Pisão Trail
Difficulty: Easy | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 3,43 | Estimated time: 50 minutes | Starting point coordinates: 38°45'16.77 "N | 9°25'25.42 "W
The Pisão trail unfolds along several landscapes. The circular trail develops through the valley in a mostly forested area, to higher elevations of low vegetation and mostly pastures, where you can find woolly donkeys, a protected species.
More info HERE.
[TN 7] Fontainhas Trail
Difficulty: Easy | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 2,28 | Estimated time: 35 minutes | Starting point coordinates: 38°45'43.32 "N | 9°26'51.29 "W
The Fontainhas Trail is a circular trail that goes through mountain farms and forest areas, with soft and wide tracks, with part of the trail that follows along a small valley embedded in the bed of a stream, allowing the observation of characteristic birdlife.
More info HERE.
[TN 8] Tapada da Urzeira Trail
THIS TRAIL IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE. SOON IT WILL BE REOPENED.
Difficulty: Medium | Type of trail: Circular | Starting Point Coordinates: 38°45'53.84 "N | 9°26'35.41 "W
Km: 3,92 | Estimated time: 75 minutes
[TN 9] Pedra Amarela Trail
Difficulty: Easy | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 1,47 | Estimated time: 25 minutes | Starting Point Coordinates: 38°45'59.90 "N | 9°26'12.39 "W
The Yellow Stone Trail runs along forest trails, in an area of mostly granite. The terrain has moderate slopes, where you can have a 360º panoramic view of the mountain and the sea from the belvedere near Torre de Vigia, one of the highest points on the west side of the mountain.
More info HERE.
[TN 10] Cabeço da Raposa Trail
Difficulty: Easy | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 2,49 | Estimated time: 40 minutes | Starting point coordinates: 38°45'30.85 "N | 9°25'42.59 "W
The Cabeço da Raposa trail runs along forest trails and has gentle to moderate slopes. By the water mirror you can observe the presence of amphibians such as the yellow-spotted salamander or identify the sound of the Jays among the trees.
More info HERE.
[TN 11] Vale de Cavalos Trail
Difficulty: Easy | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 2,39 | Estimated time: 40 minutes | Starting point coordinates: 38°45'14.19 "N | 9°25'42.28 "W
The Vale de Cavalos trail runs along forest trails and is accompanied by the existing watercourse. This trail is located in an area of granites with several easily identifiable points of Block Chaos and presents gentle slopes through narrow paths.
More info HERE.
[TN 13] Ribeiro da Mula Trail
Difficulty: Easy | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 1,99 | Estimated time: 30 minutes | Starting point coordinates: 38°45'48.74 "N | 9°25'19.80 "W
The Ribeiro da Mula Trail begins near the Mula River Dam and follows forest trails on the western slope of the valley. In the first part of the trail the water mirror accompanies the ascent until entering the silence of the forest.
More info HERE.
[TN 14] Marmeleiro Trail
Difficulty: Easy | Type of trail: Circular
Km: 3,94 | Estimated time: 90 minutes | Starting point coordinates: 38°43'49.70 "N | 9°26'0.45 "W
The Marmeleiro Trail begins at Penhas do Marmeleiro Park, in an area of various types of limestone. On this trail you can do your walk-through forest trails, following the Ribeira das Vinhas along the transversal valley.
More info HERE
Vinhas Trail
Difficulty: Easy, with some unevenness | Type of trail: Linear
Km: 7 | Estimated time: 90 minutes | Starting point coordinates: 38°41'50.7 "N | 9°25'07.8 "W
The Ribeira das Vinhas and its adjacent valley form one of the most important ecological corridors in the municipality of Cascais.
This trail represents the collective memory of the people of Cascais and their connection to the Sintra mountains. It connects Ribeira beach, in the bay of Cascais, with Quinta do Pisão, a Nature Park. An accessible route to be walked, cycled, or horseback ridden, in the resumption of an axis that has always existed and that has now been renewed.
More info HERE.