The "Mondego Bookshelf" ("Livraria do Mondego" in Portuguese) is essentially various outcrops of sedimentary rock (sandstone) units from the Arenigian, an age of the Lower Ordovician epoch (between 478 and 472 million years ago). These outcrops, once horizontal when they were laid down at the bottom of an ancient sea, are now almost vertical, thrusted up by tectonic forces since. The river Mondego, which has it source in the Serra da Estrela massive, cuts these outcrops upstream of a nearby bridge.

Very nice place to do some biking, hiking or sightseeing and enjoy the surrounding Mondego river and nature.

Beautiful spot for a slow walk. The walkway, with a thrilling suspended section, allows a perfect view for a very enjoyable morning or afternoon walk. If you enjoy photography try doing it during early morning and maybe you get some fog as an added bonus.

The view is.... Absolutely fantastic.! Track with a not so easy climb and descend, but great

Nice view, will. Be better after finishing the reform.

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Geologic place

(Translated by Google) Livraria do Mondego is a natural monument that marks the landscape of the banks of the Mondego near Penacova. It is a monument that time has carved over more than 400 million years. The quartzite beds are high up, arranged almost vertically as if they were books on a shelf, hence its name. (Original) A Livraria do Mondego é um monumento natural que marca a paisagem das margens do Mondego junto a Penacova. É um monumento que o tempo esculpiu ao longo de mais de 400 milhões de anos. São altas as assentadas de quartzíticos dispostos quase verticalmente como se se tratassem de livros numa estante dai o seu nome.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic formations, pity to be so close to IP3. The trail was poorly maintained which is a shame... (Original) Formações fantásticas, pena estar tão perto do Ip3. O trilho estava pouco cuidado o que é uma pena...

(Translated by Google) Superb landscape!! It is really worth a visit to calmly appreciate this wonder of nature! (Original) Paisagem soberba!! Vale mesmo a pena uma visita para apreciar com calma esta maravilha da natureza!

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful landscape, however it lacks its own parking lot where people can park safely. (Original) Paisagem muito bonita, no entanto falta um parque próprio estacionamento pa da que as pessoas possam parar em segurança.

Trilho um pouco monótono. É um trilho bonito porque estamos sempre ao lado do rio mas há umas partes, principalmente no fim, é difícil de percorrer especialmente com crianças. Fizemos quase 14km