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Atouguia da Baleia – Alcoentre via Campelos

Atouguia da Baleia, Leiria, PortugalRoad

135 km
Distance
1,446 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Atouguia da Baleia – Alcoentre via Campelos

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,446 m
Distance
135 km
0200400600m0 km50100135 km539 m · highest, at 56.4 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Cyclists who can handle a long 135 km ride with moderate climbing totalling 1446 m.

135 km loop bike route in Leiria, Portugal, from Atouguia da Baleia with 1446 m climbing.

This 135.3 km loop route starts and finishes at Atouguia da Baleia. Early climbs include a 1.8 km ascent at 2.2% average gradient gaining 40 m, followed by a 3 km climb at 2.3% with 68 m gain near km 12.8. Another climb from km 29.8 is 3 km at 2.8%, with a max gradient of 7.2% and 84 m gain. The major climb begins at km 44.8, lasting 8.9 km, averaging 5.1% and reaching a height of 538 m. Other climbing parts are smaller but include a 4 km ascent at 3% near km 85 and shorter climbs later in the route. The highest point lies around 53.7 km. The route features 95% paved surfaces, 76% on main roads and 9% on quiet streets. There are 99.5 km on main roads without cycle lanes, and 7.5 km are on roads with speed limits over 80 km/h. The route passes through many places including Serra d'El-Rei, Lourinhã, Campelos, Vilar, Caldas da Rainha, and others. Cafés are available at km 6.3, 11.5, 23.5, 33.1, 61.3, 80.7, 96.8, 108.9, and 120.3 with shops and supermarkets along the way, notably in Lourinhã and Caldas da Rainha. There are bike shops near the start and at 80.7 km, and two railway stations at 39 km and 109.7 km offer bailout points. The longest stretch without café, shop or water is 10.4 km from km 70.3 to 80.7. Water taps and springs are available at multiple points including km 2 and 58.1. Toilets can be found near km 22.1 and 108.9. The profile features 23% climbing and 23% descending with 54% flat sections. Steep gradients over 5% span 5.5 km with short sections over 8%. The steepest 500 m section reaches 8% gradient near 54.6 km, descending 325 m over 4.8 km starting just after 56.4 km. Peaks near the road include Outeiro da Cabeça (180 m) and Cabeça Gorda (165 m) around km 39 to 42.

Highlights

  • Climb to 538 m near km 53.7
  • Pass through Lourinhã at 23 km
  • Longest climb 8.9 km at 5.1% avg
  • Peaks Outeiro da Cabeça and Cabeça Gorda near km 40

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Serra d'El-Rei 6.3 km
  2. Coimbrã 10.3 km
  3. Atouguia da Baleia 11.2 km
  4. Geraldes 14.1 km
  5. Alto Veríssimo 15.8 km
  6. Alto Foz 16.3 km
  7. Casal da Murta 18.9 km
  8. Seixal 20.6 km
  9. Lourinhã 23 km
  10. Nadrupe 26 km
  11. Miragaia 27.9 km
  12. Ribeira de Palheiros 31.8 km
  13. Campelos 33.1 km
  14. Outeiro da Cabeça 39 km
  15. Vilar 44.5 km
  16. Vila Verde dos Francos 48.4 km
  17. Casais do Chorão 50.9 km
  18. Arieiro 54.7 km
  19. Pragança 58.1 km
  20. Cercal 65.7 km
  21. Alcoentre 70.3 km
  22. Asseiceira 80.7 km
  23. Rio Maior 85.3 km
  24. Freiria 86.8 km
  25. Senta 88.3 km
  26. Alto da Serra 88.8 km
  27. Casalinho 93 km
  28. Mata de Baixo 93.4 km
  29. Venda da Costa 94.3 km
  30. Comeira 94.9 km
  31. Almofala 97.6 km
  32. Calçada 97.6 km
  33. Paraíso 99.9 km
  34. Ribeira dos Ameais 100.7 km
  35. Zambujal 101.5 km
  36. Casal dos Carvalhos 102 km
  37. Malasia 103.1 km
  38. Imaginário 106 km
  39. Crocha 107.5 km
  40. Nossa Senhora do Pópulo 107.8 km
  41. Caldas da Rainha 108.6 km
  42. Salgueirinha 111.1 km
  43. Bairro Nossa Senhora da Luz 112.2 km
  44. Trás do Outeiro 113.3 km
  45. Carregal 114.4 km
  46. Santa Rufina 114.9 km
  47. Casais do Moinho da Praia 126 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—0.2 km1.8 km40 m2.2 %3.9 %78 m
—12.8 km3 km68 m2.3 %3 %103 m
—29.8 km3 km84 m2.8 %7.2 %107 m
Vilar climb44.8 km8.9 km457 m5.1 %10.1 %538 m
—85.3 km4 km123 m3 %5.5 %186 m
—105.7 km1.8 km46 m2.6 %5.3 %127 m
—120.5 km2 km62 m3.1 %6.8 %94 m

High point 538 m at 53.7 km; low point 2 m. Passes beneath Outeiro da Cabeça, Cabeça Gorda.

Vilar climb · starts at 44.7 km

9 km at 5.1% · 459 m
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What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
76% main road · 9% quiet street · 5% minor road · 3% path
Main roads
99.5 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
7.5 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
2.7 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
EN 1 (14 km), EN 361-1 (10 km), EN 247 (9 km), EM 603 (7 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
23% climbing · 23% descending · 54% flat
Steep sections
5.5 km over 5% · 0.4 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 8% at 54.6 km
Longest descent
4.8 km from 56.4 km, dropping 325 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 kmFonte dos Cabreiros · spring · 200 m off route
  2. 6.3 kmA Serrana · café · 60 m off route
  3. 7.1 kmMoeve · petrol station · 130 m off route
  4. 11.5 kmEntre Amigos · café · 80 m off route
  5. 22.1 kmLidl · supermarket · 130 m off route
  6. 22.4 kmDrinking water · 150 m off route
  7. 23.5 kmDouble AM · café · 90 m off route
  8. 33.1 kmAmanhecer - Minimercado Zeca · convenience store · 60 m off route
  9. 40 kmLusoceram · supermarket · 160 m off route
  10. 61.3 kmAlter Café, Rochaforte · café · on the route
  11. 80.7 kmCafé os Padeiros · café · on the route
  12. 82.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
  13. 85 kmPingo Doce · supermarket · 80 m off route
  14. 89.6 kmDrinking water · 210 m off route
  15. 96.8 kmTaverna Zé Raul · café · 30 m off route
  16. 108.9 kmLocal Café · café · on the route
  17. 108.9 kmToilets · 60 m off route
  18. 109.3 kmAuchan Supermercado · supermarket · 40 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 39 km — Outeiro (station), 280 m off route
  • 109.7 km — Caldas da Rainha (station), 540 m off route

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

Worth a stop

  • 11.2 km — Parque de merendas (picnic site)
  • 23 km — Baloiço adaptado da Lourinhã (attraction)
  • 82.1 km — Parque do Peregrino (picnic site)
  • 108.9 km — Chapéus (attraction)
  • 122.8 km — Cabeço da Serra (peak, 108 m)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
5–7 hours riding
Season
July

Know before you go

  • 99.5 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 7.5 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits
  • Longest 10.4 km stretch without café/shop/water km 70.3–80.7
  • Short gravel and track sections totaling 8.4 km

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

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