Portuguese Camino (Central) · Stage 9
Coimbra to Mealhada
Coimbra to Mealhada on the Portuguese Camino (Central): 23.0 km, 193 m up and 171 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 23.0
- ascent
- 193 m
- descent
- 171 m
- highest point
- 144 m
- lowest point
- 13 m
- difficulty
- moderate
Surface: 81 % asphalt, 15 % track and 4 % footpath.
You leave along the Mondego valley and walk between fields and small towns. No big climbs. Mealhada is famous for its leitão, the roast suckling pig of the Bairrada.
Villages and services on this stage
The villages the stage passes through, with the distance from the start and what each one has. Services change: check them on the day.
| Km | Village | Albergues | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Coimbra | 9 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 7.7 | Fornos | — | bar · shop · fountain |
| 9.1 | Trouxemil | — | bar · shop · fountain |
| 9.9 | Adões | — | bar |
| 11.1 | Sargento-Mor | — | bar |
| 12.8 | Santa Luzia | — | bar |
| 17.2 | Mala | — | bar · shop |
| 18.6 | Lendiosa | — | bar |
| 19.7 | Vimieira | — | bar · shop · fountain |
| 23.0 | Mealhada | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
PeregriNeo data based on © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Copernicus DEM GLO-30 elevations (© DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, EU and ESA).
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FAQ
How far is it from Coimbra to Mealhada?
About 23.0 km along the Camino, with 193 m of total ascent and 171 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Coimbra to Mealhada stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 5.5 and 7.0 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Mealhada?
There are 1 albergues in Mealhada, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.