Serra da Lousã, Mountain range and Natura 2000 protected area in Coimbra and Leiria, Portugal
Serra da Lousã extends across 30 kilometers with steep descents on its northwest side, reaching its highest point at Alto do Trevim at 1205 meters.
The mountain range contains ancient stone bridges, water mills, and olive oil presses that reflect the traditional agricultural practices of Portuguese mountain communities.
Traditional schist villages throughout Serra da Lousã demonstrate the regional architecture with houses constructed entirely from local stone materials.
The protected area spans 15,158 hectares across five counties, offering marked trails for hiking, cross-country biking, paragliding, climbing, and rappelling activities.
The mountain ecosystem supports rare species including the Iberian emerald lizard, peregrine falcon, and greater horseshoe bat within its Mediterranean climate.
Location: Centro region
GPS coordinates: 40.08149,-8.18307
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
Castelo da Lousã
4.9 km
Palácio dos Salazares
7.3 km
Capela de Santo António da Neve
1.8 km
Edifício e Igreja da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Castanheira de Pêra
8.6 km
Igreja Paroquial de Coentral
2 km
Casa na Praça Visconde de Castanheira
8.7 km
Escola Primária de Castanheira de Pêra
8.8 km
Poços da Neve e Capela de Santo António da Neve
1.8 km
Praia Fluvial da Ponte do Sótão
7.2 km
Escola Primária de Pêra
5 km
Igreja Paroquial de Pêra
4.9 km
Câmara Municipal de Castanheira de Pera
8.7 km
Câmara Municipal da Lousã
6.3 km
Igreja Paroquial de Serpins
8.4 km
Casa Bissaya Barreto
8.7 km
Casa do Bispo do Funchal
1.9 km
Capela da Misericórdia da Lousã
6.2 km
Igreja Paroquial de Castanheira de Pêra
8.7 km
Capela de Gestosa Cimeira
8.9 km
Capela de São Sebastião
5.1 km
Ponte de Castanheira de Pêra
9 km
Casa da Criança Rainha D. Leonor
8.7 km
Casa do Neveiro - Mor
1.9 km
Edifício dos Correios, Telégrafos e Telefones, CTT, de Castanheira de Pêra
8.7 km
Casa Florestal do Soares
3.4 km
Casa Paroquial de Coentral
1.9 km
Fonte das Bicas
1.9 km
Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Guia
6.5 kmReviews
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