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Lourinha – Cadaval via Moita Dos Ferreiros

Atalaia, Lisbon, PortugalRoad

64 km
Distance
711 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Lourinha – Cadaval via Moita Dos Ferreiros

Elevation profile

Total ascent
711 m
Distance
64 km
050100150200m0 km204064 km166 m · highest, at 49.8 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists prepared for a 64 km distance with moderate, steady climbing totaling 711 m.

63.8 km loop cycling route from Atalaia in the Lisbon region with 711 m climbing.

This loop starts from Atalaia and heads through Lourinhã, Nadrupe, Miragaia, and several small places before reaching Cadaval at 26.1 km. It continues via Peral and other villages, returning to Atalaia by 63.8 km. The route climbs gradually with six notable climbs, the longest being 3.1 km at 2.7% gradient between km 6.5 and km 9.6, and the steepest section rises by 85 m at 5.1% over 1.7 km near the end at km 60.2. The road surface is almost entirely paved, with minor gravel or unmapped sections making up just 2%. The route is mostly on main roads (63%) including EN 361 for 20.4 km, and EN 247-1 for 7.9 km, all without cycle lanes for 39.2 km. Other road classes include minor roads, quiet streets, tracks, and paths in smaller proportions. Food and drink stops are available, including cafés at 2.5 km, 8.5 km, 17.3 km, 26.1 km, 30.1 km, and 56.4 km. The longest stretch without café, shop, or water is 5.6 km between 44.8 km and 50.4 km. A bailout railway station lies 0.3 km from Bombarral at 19.5 km. Drinking water is accessible at several points along the route.

Highlights

  • Climb near Cadaval with 3.7% gradient
  • Peak Bacalhau near 24.7 km
  • 6 climbs with max gradient 8.3%
  • Longest main road segment on EN 361 (20.4 km)

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Lourinhã 2.6 km
  2. Nadrupe 5.2 km
  3. Miragaia 7.2 km
  4. Papagovas 8.6 km
  5. Moita dos Ferreiros 12.1 km
  6. Montes Claros 13.8 km
  7. Casal dos Pinheirinhos 14.3 km
  8. Cantarola 14.7 km
  9. Gamelas 15.4 km
  10. Vale Covo 17.2 km
  11. Cintrão 18.4 km
  12. Bombarral 18.9 km
  13. Sanguinhal 21.3 km
  14. Vale de Canada 23.1 km
  15. Cadaval 26.1 km
  16. Peral 30.3 km
  17. Dagorda 32.1 km
  18. Vermelha 34.3 km
  19. A-dos-Ruivos 36.1 km
  20. Carvalhal 37.3 km
  21. Sobral do Parelhão 38.8 km
  22. Bairro Torre Bela 40.9 km
  23. Silveira 43.2 km
  24. Azambujeira dos Carros 44.8 km
  25. Casal Serrano 46.7 km
  26. Fontelas 48.6 km
  27. Reguengo Pequeno 50.8 km
  28. Moledo 51.9 km
  29. Feteira 52 km
  30. São Bartolomeu dos Galegos 53.9 km
  31. Toxofal de Baixo 56.4 km
  32. Vale Medo 57.3 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—6.5 km3.1 km82 m2.7 %4.7 %102 m
—21.1 km2.9 km86 m3 %5.3 %122 m
—27.1 km1.8 km67 m3.7 %6.5 %126 m
—42.3 km2.5 km81 m3.3 %5.3 %115 m
—45.4 km1.3 km58 m4.5 %7 %147 m
—60.2 km1.7 km85 m5.1 %8.3 %94 m

High point 166 m at 48.7 km; low point 8 m. Passes beneath Bacalhau.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
63% main road · 27% minor road · 7% quiet street · 1% track
Main roads
39.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
EN 361 (20 km), EN 247-1 (8 km), EM 569 (6 km), EM 571 (4 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
27% climbing · 29% descending · 44% flat
Steep sections
2.7 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 7.8% at 62.5 km
Longest descent
2.9 km from 54.1 km, dropping 95 m

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 2.2 kmLOURICOOP · petrol station · 40 m off route
  2. 2.5 kmVilla Park · café · 70 m off route
  3. 2.7 kmDrinking water · 200 m off route
  4. 2.7 kmFarmácia Quintans · pharmacy · 270 m off route
  5. 11.9 kmFarmácia Correia Mendes · pharmacy · on the route
  6. 12.9 kmGalp · petrol station · 50 m off route
  7. 18.9 kmGalp · petrol station · on the route
  8. 19.5 kmContinente Modelo · supermarket · 70 m off route
  9. 26.1 kmBrasil · café · 350 m off route
  10. 26.3 kmFarmácia da Misericórdia · pharmacy · 190 m off route
  11. 30.1 kmA.A.C.R Peral · café · 50 m off route
  12. 37.7 kmDrinking water · 40 m off route
  13. 37.7 kmToilets · 50 m off route
  14. 42.3 kmDrinking water · 40 m off route
  15. 44.8 kmPrimofruta - Sociedade Hortfrutícola · greengrocer · 170 m off route
  16. 50.4 kmOZ Energia · petrol station · 80 m off route
  17. 51 kmDrinking water · 40 m off route
  18. 59.6 kmMercado Municipal da Lourinhã · market · 60 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 19.5 km — Bombarral (station), 300 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 2.5 km — Baloiço adaptado da Lourinhã (attraction)
  • 24.7 km — Bacalhau (peak, 140 m)
  • 42.3 km — Baloiço do Parque de Merendas António Feliciano Júnior (attraction)
  • 46.7 km — Reguengo Grande (peak, 177 m)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
2½–3½ hours riding
Season
July with temperatures recorded at 25°C.

Know before you go

  • 39.2 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 5.6 km longest stretch without café, shop or water from 44.8 km to 50.4 km

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

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