Ecopista do Vouga

Ordered in proximity to Tiny Escape:

• ⁠Igreja Velha de São Miguel do Mato – This ancient church and cemetery are in partial ruins and sit just off the trail. Take the time to climb the bell tower steps, walk the perimeter trail and stroll through its cemetery (see our Igreja Velha de São Miguel do Mato Journal).
• Capela do Senhor da Agonia (São Miguel do Mato) – A hillside chapel with a bizarre story right on the trail. The stone cross at the top of the hill offers one of the best sunset views in central Portugal (see Capela do Senhor da Agonia Journal).
• Várzea Woodland Curve (On-Trail Scenic Bend) – The views are one of our favorite things about the Ecopistas. This hillside panorama of its villages below surrounded by forests and rivers really display the timeliness of this area.
• Vouzela Railway Bridge over the Rio Zela – It’s a breathtaking ride across this multi-arch stone bridge, with broad river views and a landscaped park directly underneath (See our Vouzela Journal).
• Vouzela Village & Former Station Area – A convenient entry point into Vouzela’s cafés, bakeries, and the old station zone. It’s perfect for a snack or a short wander before continuing (See our Vouzela Journal).
• Locomotiva a Vapor CP E202 (Vouzela) – A preserved 1911 steam train displayed right beside the trail, offering a direct link to the route’s railway heritage (See our Vouzela Journal).
• Antiga Estação de São Pedro do Sul – A restored station building with a small café beside a stone bridge. It’s a good place to rest, refuel, and enjoy the historic railway setting.  Just down the road is also a great public river beach.
• Termas de São Pedro do Sul & Roman Baths – The thermal baths, Roman ruins, the stroll along the river and the charming town are a great payout from the ride from Tiny Escape (see São Pedro do Sul Termas Journal).