The PR4.1 ARL - Short Variant of the Route of the Sobreira Grande is a circular trail starting in the village of Vale de Pereiro, in the municipality of Arraiolos. With approximately 7.3 km, it follows rural paths through cork oak and holm oak montado areas and places close to watercourses.
The main point of interest along the route is the Sobreira Grande, a remarkable cork oak tree recognised for its natural value. Its presence stands out in the rural Alentejo landscape, among the montado and the watercourses surrounding Vale de Pereiro.
The walk allows visitors to discover a landscape marked by montado woodland, agricultural paths and the village of Vale de Pereiro, offering a shorter option for exploring the Sobreira Grande and its surroundings.
The Sobreira Grande, which gives this trail its name, was elected Portugal's Tree of the Year in 2022 and achieved 3rd place in that year's European Tree of the Year competition.
You are viewing the PR4.1 ARL - Short Variant of the Route of the Sobreira Grande, a shorter alternative to the PR4 ARL - Route of the Sobreira Grande. The full route is approximately 10.4 km long and includes the passage by the Santa Luzia Bridge.
Type: Short Trail (PR) Loop
Distance: 7.3
Difficulty: Easy (level 2)
GPS Coordinates: 38°44'38.0"N 7°49'06.0"W