Here you understand why the Barroso region was classified as World Heritage by the United Nations. A stunning landscape of marshes, mountains, cliffs and hills, criss-crossed by small streams of crystal-clear water, where animals and shepherds roam in harmony. Here you can breathe the pure mountain air.
In the distance, one can glimpse the iconic silhouette of the mount of Outeiro Lesenho, crowned by the hillfort with the same name, which rises to 1078 metres of altitude, dominating a wide landscape that encompasses practically the entire municipality of Boticas.
The viewpoint is part of the GIAHS Observatory Network.
The Segredo do Barroso viewpoint is part of the The GIAHS Observatory Network - Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems, implemented in the Barroso region in the municipalities of Boticas and Montalegre.
Location
The Segredo do Barroso viewpoint is located in the municipality of Boticas, 24 km (31 minutes by car) from the county seat via the R311 (direction Salto) and the M520 (direction Carvalhelhos).
GPS coordinates: 41.662389, -7.820861
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