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PR 6.5 — Vereda do Pico Fernandes

PR 6.5 — Vereda do Pico Fernandes — the trail guide

The PR 6.5 — Vereda do Pico Fernandes is a 3.3 km trek in Portugal, typically walked in 2–3 hours, with 431 m of total ascent. It rates Moderate on our published rubric (131 m of gain per km, topping out at 1421 m).

It is the back way into Rabaçal, skipping the ER105 shuttle queue. Nothing but trail waits at the bottom end.

Quick facts

Distance3.3 km
Total ascent431 m
Typical duration2–3 hours
Difficulty (computed)Moderate
Steepness131 m gain per km
High point1421 m
CountryPortugal
RegionPortugal

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Moderate" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 1003 m · high point 1421 m · 431 m total ascent over 3.3 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 984 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan12°113 mm
Feb12°113 mm
Mar13°128 mm
Apr14°105 mm
May15°10°67 mm
Jun17°12°77 mm
Jul20°13°24 mm
Aug21°15°28 mm
Sep19°14°63 mm
Oct18°13°127 mm
Nov15°10°120 mm
Dec14°134 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the PR 6.5 — Vereda do Pico Fernandes?

The PR 6.5 — Vereda do Pico Fernandes is 3.3 km, and most hikers complete it in 2–3 hours. Total elevation gain is 431 m.

How difficult is the PR 6.5 — Vereda do Pico Fernandes?

It rates Moderate on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 131 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 1421 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the PR 6.5 — Vereda do Pico Fernandes is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the PR 6.5 — Vereda do Pico Fernandes?

In Portugal. The route starts near 32.765, -17.127 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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