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Lourinha – Atouguia da Baleia via São Bartolomeu Dos Galegos

Lourinha, Lisbon, PortugalRoad

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

Total ascent
396 m
Distance
42 km
0255075100125m0 km10203042 km112 m · highest, at 10.6 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for moderate climbs over a 42 km distance.

42 km loop from Lourinha in Lisbon region, Portugal, with 396 m ascent and mixed roads including minor roads and a short gravel section.

The ride starts and ends at Lourinha, passing through places including Seixal at 3.5 km, Praia da Areia Branca at 4.4 km, and Casais do Júlio at 12 km. Early climbing includes a 3.3 km ascent starting at 7.1 km with an average gradient of 2.2%, reaching 112 m elevation by 10.4 km. The route mainly uses minor roads (63%) with 16% on main roads and a small proportion on quiet streets and tracks. The longest descent lasts 4.1 km starting from 11.1 km, dropping 84 m. There are brief climbs of 1.6 km at 17.9 km and 2.1 km at 37.1 km, with gradients up to 6.8%. Road surface is mostly paved (97%) with about 2% gravel or unpaved. The longest stretch without café, shop, or water is 11 km between km 17.8 and 28.8. Facilities along the way include cafés near km 4.5, 17.4, 31.1, and 36.5, shops and supermarkets at several points, a bike shop at 17.2 km, and petrol stations around 11 km, 17.4 km, and 35.9 km. Drinking water is available near km 36. The route follows the EM 571 road for 10.5 km.

Highlights

  • Praia da Areia Branca at 4.4 km
  • Climb peaking at 112 m near 10.4 km
  • Longest descent of 4.1 km from 11.1 km
  • Café options at km 4.5, 17.4, 31.1 and 36.5

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Seixal 3.5 km
  2. Praia da Areia Branca 4.4 km
  3. Alto Foz 10.4 km
  4. Alto Veríssimo 11 km
  5. Casais do Júlio 12 km
  6. Geraldes 12.8 km
  7. Casal do Miras 13.7 km
  8. Lugar da Estrada 14.5 km
  9. Atouguia da Baleia 17.2 km
  10. Coimbrã 18.7 km
  11. Reinaldes 20.7 km
  12. Casal Fetal 21.7 km
  13. Casal Faísca 22.3 km
  14. Bolhos 24.4 km
  15. Ribafria 25 km
  16. Paço 26.1 km
  17. São Bartolomeu dos Galegos 28.9 km
  18. Toxofal de Baixo 31.2 km
  19. Vale Medo 32.4 km
  20. Lourinhã 35.9 km
  21. Atalaia 39.3 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—7.1 km3.3 km70 m2.2 %4 %112 m
—17.9 km1.6 km42 m2.6 %4.5 %63 m
—37.1 km2.1 km82 m3.9 %6.8 %100 m

High point 112 m at 10.3 km; low point 4 m.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
63% minor road · 19% quiet street · 16% main road · 2% track
Main roads
6.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
EM 571 (11 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
25% climbing · 27% descending · 49% flat
Steep sections
1.2 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 7.5% at 0 km
Longest descent
4.1 km from 11.1 km, dropping 84 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. 4.4 kmMini-Mercado A Torre · supermarket · 40 m off route
  2. 4.4 kmFarma Areia Branca · pharmacy · 40 m off route
  3. 4.5 kmPadaria Sosimoes · bakery · 50 m off route
  4. 11 kmConvenience store · 100 m off route
  5. 11 kmGalp · petrol station · 100 m off route
  6. 12.7 kmSanta Luzia · pharmacy · 150 m off route
  7. 17.2 kmSbikeShop · bike shop · 50 m off route
  8. 17.4 kmForne da Vila · café · 110 m off route
  9. 17.4 kmAmanhecer - Aldeia do Mundo · convenience store · 80 m off route
  10. 17.4 kmGalp · petrol station · 110 m off route
  11. 31.1 kmCafé de Gina · café · 40 m off route
  12. 35.9 kmBP · petrol station · 90 m off route
  13. 36 kmDrinking water · 190 m off route
  14. 36.5 kmDouble AM · café · 30 m off route
  15. 36.7 kmMinipreço · supermarket · 30 m off route
  16. 36.7 kmFarmácia Marteleirense · pharmacy · 100 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 7.4 km — Forte de Paimogo (castle)
  • 17.4 km — Castelo de Atouguia da Baleia (castle)
  • 28 km — Casal do Sousa (archaeological site)
  • 35.9 km — Baloiço adaptado da Lourinhã (attraction)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
2–2½ hours riding
Season
July

Know before you go

  • 11 km without café, shop, or water between km 17.8 and 28.8
  • 6.4 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 1.2 km with gradient over 5%
  • Short gravel section (2% of route)

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

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