📜 Man-made funnel and tunnel in Lagoa da Serra da Estrela, built in 1955 for a hydroelectric dam.
🔍 Located at 1500m height in Serra da Estrela Natural Park, 7 km from Sabugueiro.
🌊 Surreal opening looks like a portal to another dimension.
⚙️ Wonder of engineering, balancing human intervention and nature.
🏞️ Breathtaking landscapes with blue lagoons and granite boulders.
🌿 Lavish biodiversity around the funnel mouth.
🚶♀️ Unique hiking destination
🚶 Long 10 km round trip hike, rocky sections, strong winds, no shade.
🧭 Path is unsigned, GPS tracking advisable, mountain weather changes rapidly.
🏙️ Far from any big city.
💧 Bring plenty of water and good shoes.
🗣️ Inform someone about hiking plans, mountain weather changes rapidly.
🧺 Consider bringing a picnic.
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