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Atouguia da Baleia to Lourinha

Atouguia da Baleia, Leiria, PortugalRoad

80 km
Distance
691 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Atouguia da Baleia to Lourinha

Elevation profile

Total ascent
691 m
Distance
80 km
050100150m0 km20406080 km126 m · highest, at 6.4 kmStartFinish

Route overview

Cyclists prepared for a moderate 80 km distance with some sustained climbing of 691 m.

An 80 km ride from Atouguia da Baleia to Lourinhã in Leiria, Portugal, with 691 m of climbing on mostly main roads.

Starting from Atouguia da Baleia, the route heads past Serra d'El-Rei at 6.2 km and continues through several small places like Bolhos and Ribafria. The terrain includes several climbs, the first notable one beginning at 10.6 km, rising 61 m at an average gradient of 3.1%. The route reaches its highest point of 128 m near the six-kilometre mark before descending to low points near 17.8 km. Most of the course follows main roads (83% or 65.3 km), including sections on EN 8, EN 8-2, EN 361, and EN 247, with no cycle lanes for 65.5 km and some fast roads with limits of 80 km/h or higher for 6.7 km. Surfaces are mostly paved (96%) with a small amount of gravel or unpaved paths (2%). Food and drink options are spaced along the route, including cafés and restaurants at 6.2 km, 12.8 km, 21.4 km, 25.5 km, and more. The longest stretch without a café, shop or water is 11.8 km between 31.4 and 43.2 km, where bailout points with stations are available nearby at Ramalhal, Outeiro and Bombarral. Some climbs later in the ride reach a maximum gradient of 8.3%.

Highlights

  • Climb at 10.6 km with 61 m gain
  • Highest point at 128 m near 6.3 km
  • Passes near Bombarda peak (151 m) at 35.4 km
  • Longest stretch without cafe or water is 11.8 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Serra d'El-Rei 6.2 km
  2. Casal Faísca 8.4 km
  3. Bolhos 10.5 km
  4. Ribafria 11.1 km
  5. Bufarda 13 km
  6. Alto Veríssimo 13.5 km
  7. Alto Foz 14 km
  8. Casal da Murta 16.6 km
  9. Seixal 18.3 km
  10. Lourinhã 20.8 km
  11. Marteleira 25.2 km
  12. Casais do Araújo 25.5 km
  13. Vale de Azenha 37.1 km
  14. Torres Vedras 38.7 km
  15. Ameal 43.2 km
  16. Ramalhal 44.2 km
  17. Casais Larana 50 km
  18. Vale Cruzes 50.4 km
  19. Outeiro da Cabeça 51.4 km
  20. Casais do Camarão 55.9 km
  21. Vale do Pato 58.4 km
  22. Cintrão 59.3 km
  23. Bombarral 60.1 km
  24. Vale Covo 61.9 km
  25. Gamelas 63.8 km
  26. Cantarola 64.4 km
  27. Casal dos Pinheirinhos 64.9 km
  28. Montes Claros 65.2 km
  29. Moita dos Ferreiros 67 km
  30. Papagovas 70.4 km
  31. Miragaia 71.9 km
  32. Nadrupe 73.7 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—10.6 km2 km61 m3.1 %5.2 %112 m
—22 km3.2 km82 m2.6 %3.4 %99 m
—33.3 km1.8 km74 m4 %6.8 %101 m
—62.2 km2.2 km51 m2.4 %2.9 %123 m
—76.8 km1.8 km85 m4.6 %8.3 %94 m

High point 128 m at 6.3 km; low point 7 m. Passes beneath Bombarda.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
83% main road · 7% quiet street · 5% minor road · 2% track
Main roads
65.5 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
6.7 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
EN 8 (20 km), EN 8-2 (15 km), EN 361 (14 km), EN 247 (7 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
24% climbing · 23% descending · 52% flat
Steep sections
1.8 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 7.8% at 79.3 km
Longest descent
3.6 km from 14.5 km, dropping 99 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. 2.1 kmFonte dos Cabreiros · spring · 180 m off route
  2. 6.2 kmA Serrana · café · 100 m off route
  3. 6.3 kmFarmácia Serra · pharmacy · 140 m off route
  4. 12.8 kmNellus · patisserie · 40 m off route
  5. 19.4 kmRepsol · petrol station · 60 m off route
  6. 20 kmToilets · 60 m off route
  7. 21.4 kmDouble AM · café · on the route
  8. 21.9 kmAldi · supermarket · 80 m off route
  9. 26 kmRepsol · petrol station · on the route
  10. 29.8 kmWater tap · on the route
  11. 31.4 kmConvenience store · 60 m off route
  12. 43.2 kmSupermercado Castanha Pintada · convenience store · 200 m off route
  13. 44.2 kmEsplanada do Rossio · café · 120 m off route
  14. 45.5 kmAlves Bandeira · petrol station · on the route
  15. 50 kmO Regional · restaurant · 30 m off route
  16. 60.1 kmMinipreço · supermarket · 160 m off route
  17. 66.2 kmGalp · petrol station · on the route
  18. 70.4 kmCafé · 70 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 44.9 km — Ramalhal (station), 1.4 km off route
  • 51.7 km — Outeiro (station), 430 m off route
  • 60.1 km — Bombarral (station), 450 m off route

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

Worth a stop

  • 5.3 km — Parque de Merendas Serra D'El Rei (picnic site)
  • 20.6 km — Baloiço adaptado da Lourinhã (attraction)

Stay after this ride

  • Hotal Noiva do Mar · hotel · 570 m from the finish
  • Homebase - Bed and Breakfast · guest house · 680 m from the finish
  • Silver Coast Vacation Inn · guest house · 880 m from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
3–4½ hours riding
Season
August with temperatures around 28°C.

Know before you go

  • 65.5 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 6.7 km on roads with 80 km/h or higher speed limits
  • Gravel or unpaved sections for 2% of route
  • No café, shop or water for 11.8 km from 31.4 to 43.2 km

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

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