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Lourinha – Bombarral via São Bartolomeu Dos Galegos

Lourinha, Lisbon, PortugalRoad

58 km
Distance
512 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Lourinha – Bombarral via São Bartolomeu Dos Galegos
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
512 m
Distance
58 km
050100150200m0 km204058 km157 m · highest, at 12.8 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders comfortable with 58km distance and moderate climbs totalling 512m elevation.

58km loop from Lourinhã in Lisbon with 512m climbing through several villages and minor climbs.

Starting near Lourinhã at 2.3km, the route heads through Zambujeira do Mar and climbs steadily over 2.7km past Serra do Calvo with an ascent of 96m at an average gradient of 3.6%, reaching 113m elevation. The first half of the ride contains 62% of the climbing, including this early ascent. The ride continues westwards through São Bartolomeu dos Galegos, Feteira, Moledo and Reguengo Grande at 14.2km. The highest point nearby is at 157m around 12.4km. There are several minor climbs later, including a 1.1km climb gaining 44m at 4.1% around 26.3km, and a 2.2km climb gaining 48m at 2.2% starting at 34.1km. The route passes Campelos at 43.5km, with more gradual climbing up to a final 1.4km ascent gaining 51m near 48.6km. The surface is mostly paved (96%) with a small gravel or unpaved section of about 2%. Road types are 58% main roads (33.1km) without cycle lanes, 29% minor roads, plus quiet streets, paths, pedestrian stretches and tracks. The ride encounters a longest stretch without café, shop or water between 30.1km and 43.7km (13.6km). There are cafés and restaurants at around 3km, 8.3km, 14.2km, 24.4km, 43.8km, 48.1km and 52.4km, and shops near 2.7km, 14.4km, 29.3km, 43.7km and 55.7km. Bailout points with stations are at Paúl (21.1km), Bombarral (29.3km) and Outeiro (38.1km).

Highlights

  • Climb past Serra do Calvo, 3.9–6.6km
  • Reguengo Grande near 14.2km
  • Campelos at 43.5km
  • Peak near 48.6km climb

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Lourinhã 2.3 km
  2. Zambujeira do Mar 4.8 km
  3. Serra do Calvo 5.3 km
  4. São Bartolomeu dos Galegos 8.2 km
  5. Feteira 10.2 km
  6. Moledo 10.3 km
  7. Reguengo Pequeno 11.3 km
  8. Fontelas 13 km
  9. Reguengo Grande 14.2 km
  10. Baraçais 20.3 km
  11. Paúl 21.1 km
  12. Bairro Torre Bela 23.5 km
  13. Bombarral 24.5 km
  14. Barreiras 27.5 km
  15. Cintrão 30.7 km
  16. Vale do Pato 31.7 km
  17. Casais do Camarão 34.2 km
  18. Outeiro da Cabeça 38.5 km
  19. Campelos 43.5 km
  20. Cabeça Gorda 46.4 km
  21. Pregança do Mar 50.3 km
  22. Marquiteira 52.2 km
  23. Santa Bárbara 52.8 km
  24. Atalaia 55.8 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—3.9 km2.7 km96 m3.6 %5.6 %113 m
—26.3 km1.1 km44 m4.1 %6.7 %79 m
—34.1 km2.2 km48 m2.2 %2.7 %100 m
—48.6 km1.4 km51 m3.6 %4.9 %146 m

High point 157 m at 12.4 km; low point 9 m. Passes beneath Reguengo Grande, Colombeira, Prouvela.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
58% main road · 29% minor road · 8% quiet street · 2% path
Main roads
33.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
EN 8 (11 km), EN 247-1 (10 km), EN 361-1 (4 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
22% climbing · 22% descending · 56% flat
Steep sections
0.8 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 6.2% at 0 km

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 kmFarmácia Quintans · pharmacy · 410 m off route
  2. 2.6 kmDrinking water · 150 m off route
  3. 2.7 kmRepsol · petrol station · 30 m off route
  4. 2.9 kmToilets · 30 m off route
  5. 8.3 kmSnack Bar A Curva · restaurant · 60 m off route
  6. 11.1 kmDrinking water · 40 m off route
  7. 13.6 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  8. 14.2 kmNatinhas do Céu · café · 150 m off route
  9. 14.4 kmAmanhecer - Minimercado Galvão · convenience store · 120 m off route
  10. 14.5 kmLiberal · pharmacy · 70 m off route
  11. 24.2 kmToilets · 230 m off route
  12. 24.4 kmPastelaria Real · café · on the route
  13. 29.3 kmContinente Modelo · supermarket · 60 m off route
  14. 30.1 kmDom José · restaurant · 220 m off route
  15. 43.7 kmFarmácia Campelos · pharmacy · on the route
  16. 43.8 kmAdega da Vila · café · 30 m off route
  17. 52.4 kmBarracão do Pestisco · restaurant · 30 m off route
  18. 53 kmPrio · petrol station · 60 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 21.1 km — Paúl (halt), 50 m off route
  • 29.3 km — Bombarral (station), 290 m off route
  • 38.1 km — Outeiro (station), 620 m off route

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

Worth a stop

  • 2.3 km — Baloiço adaptado da Lourinhã (attraction)
  • 16.2 km — Gruta Nova da Columbeira (archaeological site)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
2–3 hours riding
Season
July to August with temperatures between 22°C and 28°C.

Know before you go

  • 33.1 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 13.6 km without café, shop or water from 30.1 km
  • Small gravel/unpaved section (2%)

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

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