Percurso de Alegrete

This circular trail begins and ends near Fonte Nova, a pleasant riverside recreational area in Alegrete, and features a variety of themes. It passes through part of one of the most human-shaped natural parks in the country, where, in this section, the landscape is strongly influenced by human activities. It is precisely this characteristic that we can observe along the route: mixed forest with maritime pine and eucalyptus, oak groves, olive groves, vineyards, and vegetable gardens. Steppe grasslands are also present, as well as several vantage points offering views of the highest peaks of the mountain range, among which Pico de São Mamede stands out. One of the coolest stretches follows the
banks of the Ribeira de Arronches, which flows in the shade of alders, willows, dogwoods, and cherry trees. Points of interest remind us of long-abandoned agricultural practices: threshing floors, beehive walls, weirs, and irrigation channels. The diversity of agricultural ecosystems is complemented by the diversity of habitats.