N339 Serra da Estrela, Serra da Estrela

Roads · Mountain pass · Portugal

N339 Serra da Estrela

Portugal’s highest mountain road, with open moorland and granite scenery.
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Length28 miles45 km
Driving timeAbout 1 hr 10 minwithout stops
OpenMay to Novusually
RoadTwo-lanequiet
Low carsGood
MotorcyclesGreat

Before you go

Portugal’s highest road. Snow and fog are common outside summer.

Which way round

Either way over the top at Torre.

When it’s open

Usually open May to Nov. Opening depends on the snow, so check the status before you go.

The route

  1. Covilhã
  2. Torre
  3. Seia

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