Walking & Hiking Tour in the Schist Villages

Arrival in Coimbra
Transfer from the Coimbra train station to Casal S. Simão and Briefing;
Stage 1: Loop Casal de São Simão (6km | 3.7mi / 247m | 810.4ft) 
The walk takes place in the surroundings of Casal de São Simão. It goes through Fragas de São Simão's river beach and passes through the villages of Além da Ribeira, Ponte do Brascurado and Saonda. The water lines that abound in this area, like the Alge and Fato streams, are full of old water channels and watermills, evidence of the human presence over the centuries. Transfer to Ferraria de São João.
Dinner and Overnight at Ferraria de São João.

Stage 2: Loop Ferraria de São João (11.3km | 7mi / 544m | 1784.8ft)
Short version: (5 km | 3.1 mi / 238 m | 780.3 ft)
In the morning you will have a Workshop on Fresh Goat Cheese Making. Later, on the local walking trail, you will have the chance to appreciate how the schist and quartz merge harmoniously at the beautiful village of Ferraria de São João.
(Lunchbox included)
Dinner and Overnight at Ferraria de São João.