Arrival at Cernache

This stage of the Portuguese Way enters into authentic rural Portugal. The profile is a continuous rise and fall through a landscape of eucalyptus and pine forests, dotted with small villages. It's a day of great beauty and tranquility, that requires constant effort. The route traverses broken terrain before beginning the descent towards Cernache. This small village, on the outskirts of Coimbra, offers a final breath in a rural setting before arriving at the large university town.