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Atouguia da Baleia – Lourinha via São Bartolomeu Dos Galegos

Atouguia da Baleia, Leiria, PortugalRoad

46 km
Distance
439 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Atouguia da Baleia – Lourinha via São Bartolomeu Dos Galegos

Elevation profile

Total ascent
439 m
Distance
46 km
050100150m0 km1020304046 km126 m · highest, at 6.6 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders tackling a mid-length loop with moderate climbing totalling 439 m.

45.6 km loop route from Atouguia da Baleia in Leiria with 439 m climbing, passing São Bartolomeu dos Galegos and Lourinhã.

Starting from Atouguia da Baleia, the route heads to Casal Fetal at 8.1 km, passing Reinaldes and Casal Faísca before reaching São Bartolomeu dos Galegos at 17.2 km. The climb to Serra do Calvo around 20 km is gentle, with the route largely paved and 60% on main roads, including stretches on EN 247 and EM 603. From São Bartolomeu dos Galegos, the route continues to Lourinhã at 22.4 km and then onwards to Seixal and Alto Foz. Three main climbs occur between 24 and 39 km: a 3.9 km climb gaining 104 m at 2.7% average, followed by shorter climbs of 2.8 km and 1.9 km grading 2.3%. The surfaces are 97% paved with 3% gravel or unpaved, and there are 27 km on main roads without cycle lanes. Cafés, shops, water, and services are mainly from km 17.2 onwards, with a longest 15 km stretch before that with no café, shop or water.

Highlights

  • São Bartolomeu dos Galegos at 17.2 km
  • Climb to Serra do Calvo at 20 km
  • Lourinhã at 22.4 km
  • Longest descent of 3.2 km from 28.9 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Casal Fetal 8.1 km
  2. Reinaldes 9.4 km
  3. Casal Faísca 10.8 km
  4. Bolhos 13.4 km
  5. Paço 14.4 km
  6. São Bartolomeu dos Galegos 17.2 km
  7. Serra do Calvo 20.1 km
  8. Zambujeira do Mar 20.5 km
  9. Lourinhã 22.4 km
  10. Seixal 24 km
  11. Casal da Murta 25.8 km
  12. Alto Foz 28.3 km
  13. Alto Veríssimo 28.9 km
  14. Geraldes 30.5 km
  15. Atouguia da Baleia 33.3 km
  16. Coimbrã 34.9 km
  17. Serra d'El-Rei 38.9 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—24.3 km3.9 km104 m2.7 %4.4 %112 m
—33.9 km2.8 km64 m2.3 %4.6 %83 m
—36.8 km1.9 km43 m2.3 %2.8 %127 m

High point 127 m at 6.5 km; low point 7 m.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
60% main road · 21% minor road · 16% quiet street · 3% track
Main roads
27 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
EN 247 (9 km), EM 603 (8 km), EN 114 (5 km), EM 571 (4 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
30% climbing · 30% descending · 41% flat
Steep sections
0.7 km over 5%
Longest descent
3.2 km from 28.9 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.

Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 15 km, from 2 km to 17 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 2.2 kmFonte dos Cabreiros · spring · 180 m off route
  2. 17.2 kmSnack Bar A Curva · restaurant · 190 m off route
  3. 22.3 kmSnack Café Bora Bora · café · 40 m off route
  4. 22.4 kmLidl · supermarket · 140 m off route
  5. 22.4 kmDrinking water · 230 m off route
  6. 22.4 kmToilets · 80 m off route
  7. 22.9 kmRepsol · petrol station · 40 m off route
  8. 29 kmGalp · petrol station · 40 m off route
  9. 30.3 kmSanta Luzia · pharmacy · 290 m off route
  10. 33.4 kmSbikeShop · bike shop · 140 m off route
  11. 33.6 kmForne da Vila · café · on the route
  12. 33.6 kmAmanhecer - Aldeia do Mundo · convenience store · 30 m off route
  13. 38.2 kmMoeve · petrol station · on the route
  14. 38.8 kmA Serrana · café · 140 m off route
  15. 38.8 kmMarket · 30 m off route
  16. 38.8 kmFarmácia Serra · pharmacy · 170 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 16.2 km — Casal do Sousa (archaeological site)
  • 33.7 km — Castelo de Atouguia da Baleia (castle)
  • 39.7 km — Parque de Merendas Serra D'El Rei (picnic site)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
2–2½ hours riding
Season
August with temperatures around 24 °C.

Know before you go

  • 15 km longest stretch without café, shop or water from km 2.2 to 17.2
  • 27 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 3% gravel or unpaved surface
  • Fast roads with posted limits of 80 km/h or more

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

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