Castle and Hydro Power Plant
Overview
Classified as a National Monument, Lousã Castle is part of the Mondego Castles and Walls Network.
Also known as Arouce Castle, it forms part of one of the first defensive lines created in the second half of the 11th century to control the southern accesses to Coimbra. In the early days of the Portuguese monarchy, the place played an important role as a frontier settlement. In 1124, an Islamic invasion took the castle, and when it was once again in the possession of the Condado Portucalense, it was awarded a charter by King Afonso Henriques in 1151.
According to an ancient legend, at the time of the Muslim occupation the castle was built by the emir (Arab chieftain) Arunce to protect his daughter Peralta and his treasures after he was defeated and expelled from Conimbriga.
Source: Aldeias do Xisto
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Details
| Distância 19,25 km | Dificuldade Moderada |
| Duração 1h 30m | Percurso Circular |
| Elevação Máx. 263m | Elevação Min. 70m |
| Desnível Pos. 422m | Desnível Neg. 422m |
Routes
Trevim Epic Climb
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Aldeias do Xisto
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