GUIDING YOU IS MY PASSION AND MY LIfE

Guided walks in Serra da estrela,

Serra do Caramulo,serra de lousa

and Tabua ,Oliveira do Hospital region.

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Contact me for the practical matters.

Dear friends if you like to walk...

contact .

00351/960177636 only sms

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leen.hiking@yahoo.com

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I can make long or short walks,

for one or more day´s,

difficult and easy,

barefooted,

especially for kids or for 60+

plain adventures or meditative,

private or in group,

for every season,

whatever you prefer,

I´ll guide you to it,

Leen

Especially for winter

snow hiking and / or snowfun

on the most beautiful places in the Serra da Estrella

For who likes to sit and enjoy the view maybe do some drawing

Barefood and healing walks

espesially for hot days

river adventure

refreshed feet

shade

or between vilages whit refreching water parts and shade.

Or around 2000 m high on the mountais where it is cooler.

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Walks in the neighborhood of Oliveira and Tabua.

We can make beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Tabua and Oliveira.

My mother said "you can just sit down, it's beautiful everywhere."

See Schedule in advance when you want to participate.
And let me know by e-mail.

You can step in at any time.

We pass different locations, so you can always come by

if the day is too long or too far.

Schedule · Sunday January 19, 2020
10:00 a.m.
Start with the Covas Cemetério
half past twelve
Visit the old church of Lourosa and picnic in the future garden of Karin.
3:00 PM
Drink in the nice bar. In Venda da Esperança.
5:00 PM
Typical end with popcorn party.

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Monthly group walk

friends ,

Every month we will make a walk

in the Serras of central Portugal.

The choice for 3 Dec. if it does not rain.

will be Lakes on the high plateau

https://hiking-portugal-mountains.blogs.sapo.pt/2393.html

Swimming when it is not too cold and / or playing snow

when there is snow.
It is an easy hik, but the snow can increase the difficulty.

Focus on enjoying and

the blessings of this marvalous mountain.

We will meet at lidl Oliveira do Hospital

10.15 am,

or 2 km before torre where the walk starts.11.15 am.

Let me know if you come so we do not leave you behind.
Or if you need a ride or if you can give a lift to others.

Bring lunch.

Depending on the weather ,

wind , or warm jacket and sun head.

And good hiking footwear.

If there is snow make sure you have the right cloths and footwear. And take a plastic bag to sit and slide on.

Sutable to walk barefoot if not to much snow.

Swim suite if you like to swim in the beautiful cold lakes.

This time the meating point is

at Lidl in Oliveira do Hospital

we leave there at 10.15

We will make the walk
and enjoy the company of other walkers.

Min 4 people.

Let me know if you are coming

and how many more people fits in your car

from a meeting place .
or if you need transportation.

We always walk the pace of the slowest.

Let me know asap if you are coming.

So I know if we get the minimum of 4 people to share the costs.

This is a donation based event.

you prefer to walk quietly and easily.

The easy walk ´s focus is enjoying .

http://hiking-portugal-mountains blogs.sapo.pt/easy-walk-5386

It envisaged that people who are not in good condition are also able to join.

Let me know what you like to do and when.

Than I can organize it for you.

Extra posibility
Taxi up to 7 pers. 1€ / miles (km counted from taxi rank)
Guide counts as 1 pers.
For more practicel info contact me
Contact:
via facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/318660051552105/

or call me 00351/00351/906177636
or email me
leen.hiking@yahoo.com

Please leave me your contact so we do not leave you behind.
It is also nice to know if you have more space in the car or if you need a ride.

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A WALK ON THE ROOF OF PORTUGAL

*“A WALK ON THE ROOF OF PORTUGAL”

from pick-up piont to start of the walk http://goo.gl/maps/yqK0j

We begin at the reservoir at the "Vale Rossim" ,

a lovely swimming spot.

Walking along the lake,

we are led to the “Roof of Portugal”,

where the views are spectacular and breathtaking.

Along the way to the “Roof”

you will encounter many species of beautiful flora and fauna,

enjoy and feel free to admire your colourful surroundings.

This is an easy and gently rising path,

where we get the sense of the freedom of flight!

Halfway along the walk we come to a rock

which we could climb, if you so wish.

After our climb we begin to descend,

crisscrossing through the bush (Mato)

back down to reservoir.

There we can swim ,

have a drink at the bar

or have a good meal in the restaurant from the vale do rossim.

This is approximately a 4 hour hike.

There is also an meditative extension to the walk

Whit a chance to see the sunrise

with sleeping in the open air

or Tent

for a two day trip.

You could combine this walk whit,
“Garganta De Loriga”

for a two day trip.

or three days or more

Passing "Lagoa Comprida"

Whit " 3 in 1."

To Lapa do dinheiro.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqqhl5JoiyM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1Y5HtZZL6dLI91wNN4yM45f51tfyMPsJ11lLs_iKx_2WCDlzXm4UZHK2Y

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LAKES ON THE HIGH PLATEAU

*“LAKES ON THE HIGH PLATEAU”

from pick-up piont to start of the walk http://goo.gl/maps/nVCY

We will do this walk on 11 Juli 2019

This is a small walk,

Nice for snow walking or playing

Suitable for smaler kids

with stunning views,

crystal clear lakes beckoning you to swim,

differend undergroud sutable for barefood walking.

With planes and some steper parts.

Beautifull walk for all seasons !

and is close to the Torre,

the highest point in Continental Portugal

This is approximately 3 hours in length.

We can take a break and enjoy the scenery at any point.

In winter we go hiking and playing in the snow.
Anyone else want to go? Let me know. It is for all children between 5 and 100 years.
It only happens if the weather is good.
Otherwise it's the week after.
We meet at 10.15 on O Recanto Restaurante Bar venda da Esperança .on the N 17.
Or the Lidll Oliveira do Hospital. Then we go with minimal cars posible to 2km before Torre Where the walk begins.
Please bring: snow closed shoes, warm coat, hat, gloves, scarf, big size plastic bag to slide and lunch.

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EXPLORING THE HEIGHTS

*“EXPLORING THE HEIGHTS”

from pick-up piont to start of the walk http://goo.gl/maps/hJ28M

We begin our beautiful hike at the source of Zezere.

Walking along the slopes to the high plateau

of the Serra da Estrela (The Star Mountain Range).

This is the highest mountain in Continental Portugal.

There is a spectacular place for a quiet and relaxing picnic.

We then continue to climb, over a ridge,

and then we have a steep descent.

This takes us through amazing valleys,
colourful and beautiful,
So let’s enjoy the views,
breathe the fresh and aromatic air,
and feel the peace that this environment offers.

until we get to “camp”, Covao de Metada.

This walk is approximately 5 hours.

This can also be combined with
“Garganta Loriga”

Or “A WALK ON THE ROOF OF PORTUGAL”

Or and “LAKES ON THE HIGH PLATEAU”
as a two or 3 day trip.

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GARGANTA DE LORIGA

*“GARGANTA DE LORIGA ”

from pick-up piont to start of the walk http://goo.gl/maps/nVCY

Beginning at the Torre, the highest point in Portugal,

to Loriga the mountain village.

This walk takes us along the descent of the mountain top,
through mountain meadows and valleys

with refreshing streams,

and once again more stunning views!

Look to the West, what a breathtaking sight…
…relax and let your dreams take you on a journey…..

After this walk, we collect a taxi
to return us to the top of the mountain.

This is approximately a 5 hour walk.

This can be combined with the following walks,
as a two or more day excursion:

"Between villages "
"Exploring the heights "
"A walk on the roof of portugal"

And others

sunrise

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BETWEEN VILLAGES

*“BETWEEN VILLAGES”

from pick-up piont to start of the walk http://goo.gl/maps/aeyOV

We begin our adventure at Cabeça,

We meander through cultivated plots,

fresh smelling Pine Forests,

sparkling rivers, beautiful bridges,

and perfect bathing spots

On we go to Casal do Rei ,

with it’s quaint and rustic slate houses,

beautiful water mill

and we return,

after hiking the figure 8,

passing through ancient chestnut forests,

and beside an other swimming spot,

and a last climb to Cabeça .

This walk lasts approximately 4,30 hours.
It can be shortend to 2 ,15 hours

This can be combined with “Garganta De Loriga” in a two day trip.

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RIVER ADVENTURE TOUR

from pickup point to start of walk https://goo.gl/maps/LLyAmKpzCGKh3f9CA

"River Adventure Tour"

Is ideal for sportive people whit or without kids

We walk, upstream, over rocks and amazing boulders,

enjoying the cool water

and the stunning rock formations surrounding us.

We stop at a beautiful place to picnic and

we have a refreshing swim in the clear water

of sumo de canica

This is a walk that lasts between 2 and 4 hours.

Posibility for a Kids river adventure.

We will start our adventure at Lapa dos dinheiros praia fluvial at 11.15 am.

We can have a meeting point In between Covas and Lapa
(Lidl Oliviera 10.15 am.)We can share transport.
We will walk, klimb over the big stones in the river ,
Until we reach the point of Resistance.
We will climb out the river and go back play walking on a easy walking path.

We can swim ,make some zenlike HEAP OF STONES as a meditation form .
You can walk barefood until the Resistance piont.

Bring swiming gear and lunch .

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WALK IN THE VALLEYS OF THE " Serra da Estrela"

from pickup point to start of walk http://goo.gl/maps/7Rik

Walk in the Valleys of the Serra da Estrela.

Special rock formations.

This walk takes us through outstanding mountain scenery,

with many species of flora and fauna to admire.

We stop at a beautiful place to picnic and

we have a refreshing swim in the clear water

of sumo de canica

This will last 3 to 5 hours.

can depart from “Senhora Do Desterro”

and can be combined with a visit to “Cabeca Da Velha”

The walk can also be combined whit a walk of more day´s

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ENDURANCE HIKE

Endurance Hike

from pickup point to start of walk http://goo.gl/maps/7Rik

This walk takes us through outstanding mountain scenery,

with many species of flora and fauna to admire.
We stop at a beautiful place to picnic and

we have a refreshing swim in the clear water

of sumo de canica

A brisk walk over the slopes of the Serra da Estrela,

with magnificent views.
The heights are awe-inspiring!
This can take up to 7 hours.
can depart from “Senhora Do Desterro”
and can be combined with a visit to “Cabeca Da Velha"

Can be combined whit a walk of more day´s

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BENFEITA XISTO WALK

This walk starts in a rustic village in the valley of the "Rio Bravo".

We walk between well cultivated fields and gardens,

trough woods and valleys.

With refreshing rivers and waterfalls .

For animal lovers,

there is an option to walk with Lisa and her alpacas.

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IN THE PLAYROOM OF THE GIANTS

Saturday 22 June we will do this in a groupswalk

Let me know If you like to come .

*“IN THE PLAYROOM OF THE GIANTS"

from pick-up piont to start of the walk

https://goo.gl/maps/8fELzNKLUUE2

In the Caramulo Mountains

we begin our walk,

strolling through rustic villages,

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fields and pastures,

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which in the spring are carpeted with beautiful wild flowers.

There are stacked rocks to climb,

with spectacular views.

It is also possible to walk to the top of the Caramulinho,

if you so wish.

some of the photo´s where taken by

CLAUDE ESTADIEU Caminhada Portugal Trekking Portugal Randonnée Portugal

This tour can take from 3 to 5 hours.

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Nice walk nearby

* "Nice walk nearby"

Slopes with beautiful views of the villages

such as the beautiful Midões,
between fields and forests

with rivers and the game of sun and shadow ...
all lengths possible

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Easy walk 5 November

I had to shange the date due to Covit restrictions

We will meet and leave at Lidl Oliveira do Hospital 10.15 am

or Vale do Rossim 11.15 am

Bring wind jacket, sun hat and good hiking shoes,or walk barefoot

Lunch

We can take one of worlds best waters in beginning of walk at the spring of Vale do Rossim.

We start the walk at 11.15 am.at the vale do rossim.

Than we will make a circular walk.

Let me know if you come so we do not leave you behind.
Or if you need a ride or if you still have room in the car.

Leave me your contact in a personal message .

Let me know what you like to do and when.

Than I can organice it for you.

If you are interested let me know .
leen.hiking@yahoo.com

I would like to do some nice walks whit 60 + people or people who like to take it easy.

f you are interested and the date does not fit you please let me know .
If we have a group of 4 people it is already nice to share the cost.
http://hiking-portugal-mountains.blogs.sapo.pt/guiding-you-is-my-passion-and-my-life-3649

We always ´s walk the passe of the slowest.

I like to organize a customized walk,

also for people who like a gentle walk.
With the easy walk the focus lies on enjoying .

The monthly walk will focus on walking.
So if you like firmer walks come

http://hiking-portugal-mountains blogs.sapo.pt/monthly-walk-4167

Enjoy and feel free

to admire your colourful surroundings.

Some day ( If you are interested let me know when it fits you best )

We will make a healing walk from Penhas Douradas to Nave da Mestra.
With a meditative stop to the heart-opening rose quartz.
We enjoy silence of the tranquility on the two-hour walk,
Eating at a refreshing river of the Nave da Mestra and take the time to enjoy.
We can do some of energy healing exercises and small massages.
We quietly go the same way back.
With the sun setting, we can then have a drink in Sabugueiro the highest village in Portugal.

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meditative silent walk

We can make a healing walk from Penhas Douradas to Nave da Mestra.
With a meditative stop to the heart-opening rose quartz.
We enjoy silence of the tranquility on the two-hour walk,
Eating at a refreshing river of the Nave da Mestra and take the time to enjoy.
There is a supply of healing exercises and small massages.
We quietly go the same way back.
With the sun setting, we can then have a drink in Sabugueiro the highest village in Portugal.

We can leave at 10.15 am at the lidl in Oliveira do Hospital

Bring lunch ,warm wind jacket ,swiming gear and good walking shoes.

We always walk the pace of the slowest.
Let me know asap if you are coming.
So I know if we get the minimum of 4 people to share the costs.

Leave me your contact so we do not leave you behind.
It is also nice to know if you have more space in the car or if you need a ride.

Suggested donation is.
€ 40 to 4 pers. / Day
So a maximum of 10 € / person
€ 5 extra / additional person.
You can also donate Estrela's
http://estrela.e-beira.com/
Transport and picnic not included!

Transport up to 5 persons 20 € + petrol
taxi to 7 pers. 1€ / miles (km counted from taxi rank)

If you prefer another day please let me know.

I would like to make it so all the people who are interested can participate.

The meditative walk can be 1 or more day's

where we get the sense of the freedom of flight!

We can do yoga , somatic,or 5 tibetian exersises.

To My Inner Child

Hello Inner Child of mine

Through feeling and expression we intertwine

Relaxing on the golden mountain

In a sacred fountain

Breathing and being

Communicating by clear feeling

We do a sacred dance – us

We develop inner trust

Letting go, releasing and clearly-seeing

You learn to trust my inner being

You flow I flow

When we flow together we glow

Amored and spiritive

I write to you in first person narrative

I write to you as a foundation

As a source of strength

I am inner illumination

I write to you in creating trust and friendship

Seeking an impression and building kinship

Your fears may come and go

While we create more growth

Trust myself – it is ok now

Trust myself – my great big whole self.

by Daniel-Léo Richard | Dec 6, 2014

We could feel the magic of nature in a two day meditative walk.
Maximum 6 people
This will be about calmness in and out-site .
Meditate in the "Sosegado " of the Serra.
Sleep under the stars. they will be bright as it is nearly new moon.
See the sunset.
Enjoy the sunrise.
Swim in the lakes if the temperature let us .
Leave the busy world behind for two day´s.
Eat only the necessary.
Drink the natural water from one of best springs in the world.

Practical...
We start at Lagoa comprida .And eat lunch, that you bringyour self, at a lake.
We could eat a warm meal in Vale do Rossim ( you pay for this your self.) in the late afternoon.
You carry your own drinks food and sleeping back and sleeping pad.
Sleeping bag needs to be warm.
Comfortable warm clothes to sleep in.
In morning we eat the breakfast we brought or self could be nuts and dried fruits.
We can fill up or (glass) Bottle in late afternoon and evening at a fount and next morning at the little river. I will take two halve liter bottles .
Most people prefer hiking boots .I will walk partly bare feet.
More info :
sent message.
Or mail me leen.hiking@yahoo.com
phone 960 177 636
Suggested donation .20 €

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Full moon sleep walk

We will walk to Vale da Egua naar Vale do rossim

foto van Leen Hiking.

We can make a small walk to get started.
This way we can see the sunset in the west.

foto van Leen Hiking.
We can go down to the lake and do a full moon swim.
Atter swimimg we make a full moon walk to or sleeping spot.
We can sleep in the open air l
And see the sun rise over Portugal.
We can have a quiet moment at the rosequarts.
We can have swim at the vale do rossim next day.
You can bring your own food or eat in the restaurant. (Order in advance)

sun set and Moonrise ? h
Moonset and Sunrise ? h

The focus is on enjoying the senary and not on walking distans.

There will be a possibility to sleep outdoors.

There will be a option to partisipate whitout sleeping in open air .
You could stay in a yurth or hotel nearby or go home .
Be awair that we will see sun rise early in the morning

foto van Leen Hiking.

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BAREFOOT WALK

1 may we will go .

meetingpoint at Lidl Oliveira 10.15h

https://hiking-portugal-mountains.blogs.sapo.pt/2393.html

Does anyone want a foot massage? Walking on different surfaces has this effect .

With the fantastic views the day can only be lovely.
If you are interested let me know.

It is very nice to feel different structures

and energies whit your barefoot.

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It has a lot of health benefits as it is a full-body reflexology massage.

We can do the walk" lakes on the high-plateau"

or the "river adventure" walk.

We can make a barefoot walks between 1 and 5 h

We will take or shoes whit us

as most our feet are to sensitive to walk barefoot for a long time.

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More info in this film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-QnkYvYWz0

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Treasure hunt

An old man found a box in his attic

and in that chest was this treasure map.

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We follow the indicated route

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along the beach

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the plains

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Along climbable rocks

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Until the estimates of the giant.

Like a bird atop the black rock

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Hide in the rocks,

Resultado de imagem para schatkist met snoep

One last treasure excavating

before we swim in the lake.

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THE CAR TOUR

*“THE CAR TOUR "

From pick-up point http://goo.gl/maps/zf3F

We begin our tour at the first waterfall, “Fraga da Pena”,

then we continue on to the slate village “Piodao”

then through “Vide”.

We continue on to “Casal do Rei”

and on to the highest peak in Continental Portugal, the “Torre”.
We then drive to the highest Mountain Village “Sabugueiro”
and if you wish we could continue through “Cabeca do Velho”
in “Senhora Do Desterro”.
Throughout this “expedition”