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Atouguia da Baleia – Rio Maior

Atouguia da Baleia, Leiria, PortugalRoad

109 km
Distance
946 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Atouguia da Baleia – Rio Maior

Elevation profile

Total ascent
946 m
Distance
109 km
050100150200m0 km255075109 km162 m · highest, at 70.8 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

This route suits cyclists prepared for a long 109 km ride with moderate climbing totalling 946 m.

A 109 km loop ride in Leiria, Portugal, starting and finishing at Atouguia da Baleia with 946 m climbing.

This 108.7 km loop begins at Atouguia da Baleia and passes through Casais do Moinho da Praia, Santa Rufina, Carregal, and Caldas da Rainha before reaching Gaeiras at 81.2 km, then returning via Óbidos and Serra d'El-Rei. The route climbs a total of 946 m, with five main climbs ranging from 1.8 km to 3 km long, averaging around 3% gradient, and peaking at 7.2%. The roads consist mostly of main roads (67%) with 69.7 km lacking a cycle lane, and include some minor roads, quiet streets, paths, tracks, and a short cycle path segment. The surface is overwhelmingly paved (95%), with a small amount of gravel or unpaved sections (4%). There is a longest descent of 3.7 km dropping 81 m between km 70.8 and 74.5. The ride reaches a maximum altitude of 163 m near km 66.5 and drops as low as 2 m near km 12.6. Facilities along the route include many cafés, shops, water points, toilets, and occasional bike shops and petrol stations. The longest stretch without café, shop or water is 10.5 km from km 23.9 to 34.4. Bailout points with stations are available at Caldas da Rainha (km 20.7) and Dagorda - Peniche (km 87.8).

Highlights

  • Five climbs up to 3 km with gradients up to 7.2%
  • Passes Caldas da Rainha and Óbidos
  • Peak near Cabeço da Serra at 108 m
  • Longest descent 3.7 km dropping 81 m

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Casais do Moinho da Praia 3.2 km
  2. Santa Rufina 14.6 km
  3. Carregal 15 km
  4. Trás do Outeiro 16.1 km
  5. Bairro Nossa Senhora da Luz 17.2 km
  6. Salgueirinha 18.3 km
  7. Caldas da Rainha 21.3 km
  8. Nossa Senhora do Pópulo 22.3 km
  9. Crocha 22.5 km
  10. Imaginário 23.9 km
  11. Mosteiros 28.4 km
  12. Azinheira 44.7 km
  13. Quintas 48.4 km
  14. Anteporta 52.7 km
  15. Boiças 53.3 km
  16. Figueiredos 54.4 km
  17. Rio Maior 59 km
  18. Freiria 61.4 km
  19. Senhora da Luz 65.1 km
  20. Casal do Brejo 65.9 km
  21. Casal do Rei 67.1 km
  22. Ribeira de Castros 69.4 km
  23. Crastos 69.4 km
  24. Vidais 71.1 km
  25. Trabalhia 74.4 km
  26. Casal do Frade 75.2 km
  27. Matoeira 75.6 km
  28. Gaeiras 81.2 km
  29. Casal do Zambujeiro 82.8 km
  30. Óbidos 84.4 km
  31. Pinhal 85.7 km
  32. A-da-Gorda 87.6 km
  33. Sobral da Lagoa 88.9 km
  34. Amoreira 90.9 km
  35. Casal da Arruda 93.3 km
  36. Casal das Ladeiras 93.7 km
  37. Serra d'El-Rei 96.9 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—2.4 km2.3 km63 m2.8 %4.5 %79 m
—19.1 km3 km95 m3.2 %7.2 %127 m
—32.4 km1.8 km59 m3.4 %6 %160 m
—74.8 km2.8 km88 m3.2 %4.5 %130 m
—92 km3 km95 m3.2 %4.7 %126 m

High point 163 m at 66.5 km; low point 2 m. Passes beneath Cabeço da Serra.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
67% main road · 14% minor road · 8% quiet street · 6% path
Main roads
69.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
4.1 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
1.8 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
EN 114 (45 km), EM 603 (8 km), EM 575 (4 km), EM 583 (4 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
23% climbing · 22% descending · 55% flat
Steep sections
0.9 km over 5%
Longest descent
3.7 km from 70.8 km, dropping 81 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. 8.9 kmO Covão dos Musaranhos · café · 70 m off route
  2. 14.6 kmCafeteria · café · 210 m off route
  3. 20.9 kmToilets · on the route
  4. 21.3 kmBiológicos da Rainha · supermarket · on the route
  5. 41.9 kmPingo Doce · supermarket · 70 m off route
  6. 42.6 kmPastelaria Belária · café · 50 m off route
  7. 42.8 kmBP · petrol station · on the route
  8. 55.9 kmGalp · petrol station · 40 m off route
  9. 58.8 kmFarmácia Almeida · pharmacy · on the route
  10. 59.3 kmDrinking water · 90 m off route
  11. 70.5 kmGestroil · petrol station · 50 m off route
  12. 71.1 kmFarmácia Vidais · pharmacy · on the route
  13. 83.9 kmBebedouro · drinking water · 70 m off route
  14. 85.2 kmToilets · 80 m off route
  15. 86.1 kmContinente Bom Dia · supermarket · 80 m off route
  16. 91.5 kmConvenience store · 30 m off route
  17. 96.7 kmMeu Super · supermarket · 40 m off route
  18. 96.9 kmFarmácia Serra · pharmacy · 90 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 20.7 km — Caldas da Rainha (station), 650 m off route
  • 87.8 km — Dagorda - Peniche (halt), 90 m off route

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

Worth a stop

  • 6.6 km — Cabeço da Serra (peak, 108 m)
  • 20.9 km — Chapéus (attraction)
  • 36.6 km — Gruta em Nossa Senhora da Luz (archaeological site)
  • 64.8 km — Capelinha da Senhora da Luz (attraction)
  • 85.2 km — Miradouro da Porta da Vila (viewpoint)
  • 97.7 km — Parque de Merendas Serra D'El Rei (picnic site)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3½–5 hours riding
Season
July to August, with temperatures from 17°C to 27°C.

Know before you go

  • 69.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 4.1 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits
  • 10.5 km longest stretch without café, shop or water from km 23.9 to 34.4
  • Approximately 4% gravel or unpaved surfaces

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

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