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Lourinha – Obidos via Gaeiras

Atalaia, Lisbon, PortugalRoad

80 km
Distance
748 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Lourinha – Obidos via Gaeiras
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
748 m
Distance
80 km
050100150200m0 km20406080 km155 m · highest, at 45.1 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists prepared for moderate climbing on a mainly paved, mixed-road loop of 80 km.

80 km loop from Atalaia, Lisbon region, with 748 m climbing on mainly main roads.

The route starts near Atalaia and passes through several villages including Seixal, Atouguia da Baleia, Óbidos, and Gaeiras before returning to Atalaia. It covers 80.4 km with 748 m of elevation gain, climbing steadily in several sections. Climbing sections include a 4 km climb from 4.5 km gaining 102 m at an average gradient of 2.5%, another near 14.3 km for 2.4 km at 2.4% average, a climb from 33 km lasting 3.5 km with 110 m gained at 3.2% average, and the steepest climb near 76.5 km with 85 m gain at 5% average, max 8.2%. The highest point is 154 m at 44.4 km. Descents and flats make up about 72% of the ride with the longest descent lasting 3.3 km starting near 9.2 km dropping 72 m. The surface is 97% paved, with 2% gravel and 1% unmapped. Most of the route, 64.5 km, is on main roads with no cycle lanes, including stretches on EN 361, EN 115, EN 114 and EN 247. There are 7.1 km stretches without cafés, shops or water between km 40.3 and 47.4. Cafés, shops, water and petrol stations are scattered along the route for refuelling or bailing out, particularly near villages.

Highlights

  • Óbidos at 32 km
  • 4 km climb from Seixal
  • Steep climb near 76.5 km
  • Highest point at 154 m (44.4 km)

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Seixal 4.5 km
  2. Casal da Murta 6.1 km
  3. Alto Foz 8.7 km
  4. Alto Veríssimo 9.3 km
  5. Geraldes 10.9 km
  6. Atouguia da Baleia 13.6 km
  7. Coimbrã 15.2 km
  8. Serra d'El-Rei 19.3 km
  9. Casal das Ladeiras 22.3 km
  10. Casal da Arruda 22.8 km
  11. Amoreira 25.3 km
  12. Sobral da Lagoa 27.2 km
  13. A-da-Gorda 28.5 km
  14. Pinhal 30.5 km
  15. Óbidos 31.9 km
  16. Casal do Zambujeiro 33.5 km
  17. Gaeiras 35 km
  18. Casais da Boavista 40 km
  19. Sancheira Grande 41.5 km
  20. Casal do Marco 42.5 km
  21. Casais Carvalho de São João 43.2 km
  22. Casal das Pimentas 43.2 km
  23. Casais da Pimenta 43.6 km
  24. Salgueirinha 44.2 km
  25. Carreiros 45.4 km
  26. Casarão 47 km
  27. Dagorda 50.8 km
  28. Vermelha 53.5 km
  29. Vale de Canada 55.3 km
  30. Sanguinhal 57.1 km
  31. Bombarral 59.4 km
  32. Cintrão 60 km
  33. Vale Covo 61.2 km
  34. Gamelas 63 km
  35. Cantarola 63.6 km
  36. Casal dos Pinheirinhos 64.1 km
  37. Montes Claros 64.6 km
  38. Moita dos Ferreiros 66.3 km
  39. Papagovas 69.6 km
  40. Miragaia 71.9 km
  41. Nadrupe 73.4 km
  42. Lourinhã 75.9 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—4.5 km4 km102 m2.5 %4.3 %111 m
—14.3 km2.4 km57 m2.4 %4.4 %78 m
—17.2 km2.1 km48 m2.3 %2.7 %132 m
—33 km3.5 km110 m3.2 %5.4 %126 m
—41 km3.4 km106 m3.1 %5.2 %154 m
—59.1 km1.8 km41 m2.3 %3 %72 m
—61.5 km2 km50 m2.5 %2.9 %122 m
—76.5 km1.7 km85 m5 %8.2 %94 m

High point 154 m at 44.4 km; low point 7 m.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
82% main road · 7% quiet street · 7% minor road · 2% track
Main roads
64.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
EN 361 (17 km), EN 115 (16 km), EN 114 (15 km), EN 247 (10 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
29% climbing · 26% descending · 46% flat
Steep sections
1 km over 5% · 0.3 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 7.7% at 79 km
Longest descent
3.3 km from 9.2 km, dropping 72 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. 2.5 kmDrinking water · 160 m off route
  2. 2.6 kmPingo Doce · supermarket · 80 m off route
  3. 2.8 kmToilets · 50 m off route
  4. 13.8 kmSbikeShop · bike shop · 170 m off route
  5. 14 kmAmanhecer - Aldeia do Mundo · convenience store · 60 m off route
  6. 18.6 kmMoeve · petrol station · on the route
  7. 19.3 kmFarmácia Serra · pharmacy · on the route
  8. 24.6 kmPetrÓbidos · petrol station · 40 m off route
  9. 30.8 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  10. 31 kmFarmácia Oliveira · pharmacy · 100 m off route
  11. 32.4 kmBebedouro · drinking water · 90 m off route
  12. 47.4 kmSabores D'Aldeia · restaurant · 40 m off route
  13. 54 kmAdega da Vermelha · petrol station · 60 m off route
  14. 58.8 kmContinente Modelo · supermarket · 80 m off route
  15. 59.4 kmGalp · petrol station · 60 m off route
  16. 66.4 kmFarmácia Correia Mendes · pharmacy · on the route
  17. 75.9 kmMercado Municipal da Lourinhã · market · 70 m off route
  18. 75.9 kmFarmácia Quintans · pharmacy · 290 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 28.3 km — Dagorda - Peniche (halt), 80 m off route
  • 58.8 km — Bombarral (station), 300 m off route

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

Worth a stop

  • 14.1 km — Castelo de Atouguia da Baleia (castle)
  • 26.1 km — Baloiço na Serra da Amoreira (attraction)
  • 31 km — Miradouro da Porta da Vila (viewpoint)
  • 76.2 km — Baloiço adaptado da Lourinhã (attraction)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3–4 hours riding
Season
July, with temperatures recorded at 25°C.

Know before you go

  • 7.1 km longest stretch without café, shop or water (km 40.3 to 47.4)
  • 64.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • Short gravel or unpaved sections (2%)

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

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