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Lourinha – Torres Vedras via Silveira

Atalaia, Lisbon, PortugalRoad

78 km
Distance
573 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Lourinha – Torres Vedras via Silveira
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
573 m
Distance
78 km
050100150m0 km20406078 km131 m · highest, at 37.0 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders capable of a 78 km ride with moderate climbing totaling 573 m.

78 km loop from Atalaia to Torres Vedras with 573 m climbing on mainly main roads in Lisbon region.

The route starts near Atalaia (0.9 km) and passes through a series of small places including Santa Bárbara, Ribamar, and Maceira before reaching Porto Novo at 10.3 km. It then continues through Póvoa de Penafirme, Boavista, and Casalinhos de Alfaiata, climbing steadily to a high point near 36 km. The first significant climb spans 2.3 km starting at 31.8 km with a gain of 77 m at an average 3.3% and max 5.8% gradient. After Runa (37.6 km) and Torres Vedras (44 km), the route loops back passing Ramalhal, Campelos, and Nadrupe before the final climb of 1.7 km starting at 74.2 km with an average 4.9% and max 8.1% gradient. The route finishes back in Atalaia, descending from a peak altitude of 131 m, with a total elevation gain of 573 m. The surface is 97% paved with 74% on main roads, mostly without cycle lanes, and includes 7.6 km on roads with speed limits above 80 km/h. There are cafes, bakeries, shops and bike shops scattered mostly near towns such as Ribamar, Silveira, Runa and Torres Vedras. Water and toilets are available mostly up to km 29.8 with the longest stretch without facilities stretching 6.8 km between 64.3 and 71.1 km. Bailout points are present in Torres Vedras and Ramalhal with stations nearby.

Highlights

  • First climb starting at 31.8 km with 77 m gain
  • Loop route passing Torres Vedras at 44 km
  • Second climb near 74 km with 85 m gain
  • Longest descent of 2.3 km from 65.9 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Santa Bárbara 3.7 km
  2. Ribamar 5.6 km
  3. Sobreirinhos 6.4 km
  4. Maceira 7.7 km
  5. Porto Novo 10.3 km
  6. Póvoa de Penafirme 14 km
  7. Vale de Janelas 14.5 km
  8. Boavista 17.5 km
  9. Casal Cochim 18.2 km
  10. Silveira 19 km
  11. Secarias 19.4 km
  12. Caixeiros 20.3 km
  13. Casalinhos de Alfaiata 21 km
  14. Soito 22.8 km
  15. Benfica 25.1 km
  16. Gilbraltar 26.2 km
  17. Barro 32.3 km
  18. Orjariça 34.4 km
  19. Louriceira 35.3 km
  20. Casais dos Arneiros 35.6 km
  21. Runa 37.6 km
  22. Matacães 40 km
  23. Ordasqueira 40.8 km
  24. Torres Vedras 44 km
  25. Ameal 49.9 km
  26. Ramalhal 51 km
  27. Casais Larana 56.9 km
  28. Vale Cruzes 57 km
  29. Outeiro da Cabeça 58.2 km
  30. Campelos 64.2 km
  31. Ribeira de Palheiros 65.6 km
  32. Miragaia 69.4 km
  33. Nadrupe 71.1 km
  34. Lourinhã 73.6 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—31.8 km2.3 km77 m3.3 %5.8 %124 m
—74.2 km1.7 km85 m4.9 %8.1 %94 m

High point 131 m at 36 km; low point 4 m.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
74% main road · 14% minor road · 7% quiet street · 3% path
Main roads
56.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
7.6 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
ER 247 (14 km), EN 8 (13 km), EN 9 (9 km), EN 361-1 (4 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
19% climbing · 16% descending · 65% flat
Steep sections
1.2 km over 5% · 0.3 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 8.2% at 0 km
Longest descent
2.3 km from 65.9 km, dropping 78 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. 3.7 kmPrio · petrol station · on the route
  2. 5.4 kmAmanhecer - A Nossa Despensa · convenience store · on the route
  3. 5.4 kmFarmácia Ribamar · pharmacy · on the route
  4. 10.2 kmDrinking water · 60 m off route
  5. 18.5 kmLidl · supermarket · 110 m off route
  6. 18.8 kmAlf Bikes · bike shop · 80 m off route
  7. 22.4 kmBP · petrol station · on the route
  8. 24.4 kmDrinking water · 70 m off route
  9. 29.3 kmDrinking water · 50 m off route
  10. 29.8 kmToilets · 130 m off route
  11. 33.3 kmArrepiado · café · 30 m off route
  12. 43.7 kmBicicletas Agostinhas Estação 21 · bike rental · 30 m off route
  13. 44 kmFarmácia Calquinha · pharmacy · 40 m off route
  14. 44.4 kmDrinking water · 130 m off route
  15. 50.1 kmDrinking water · 180 m off route
  16. 56.7 kmDrinking water · 40 m off route
  17. 64.2 kmAmanhecer - Minimercado Zeca · convenience store · 30 m off route
  18. 64.3 kmAdega da Vila · café · on the route

Need to bail out?

  • 43.5 km — Torres Vedras (station), 160 m off route
  • 51.6 km — Ramalhal (station), 1.5 km off route
  • 58 km — Outeiro (station), 430 m off route

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

Worth a stop

  • 10.3 km — Parque de lazer de Porto Novo (picnic site)
  • 37.7 km — Parque de Runa (picnic site)
  • 41.4 km — Abrigo da Carrasca (archaeological site)
  • 44.5 km — Reduto do Outeiro da Forca (archaeological site, 68 m)
  • 73.8 km — Baloiço adaptado da Lourinhã (attraction)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3–4½ hours riding
Season
July with recorded temperatures around 29 °C.

Know before you go

  • 56 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 7.6 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or more
  • Longest stretch without café or shop for 6.8 km after 64.3 km
  • 1.7 km climb at up to 8.1% gradient near 74 km

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

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