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Lourinha – Cadaval via Olho Marinho

Lourinha, Lisbon, PortugalRoad

83 km
Distance
830 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Lourinha – Cadaval via Olho Marinho
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
830 m
Distance
83 km
050100150200m0 km20406083 km162 m · highest, at 28.0 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders ready for moderate distance and steady climbing totalling 830 m.

82.9 km loop ride around Lourinha in Lisbon, Portugal, with 830 m climbing.

Starting in Lourinha, this 83 km loop climbs steadily with eight distinct ascents, the longest being 4 km at 2.6% average gradient beginning near 4.6 km. The highest point reaches 162 m at 27.3 km. The route covers a mix of roads including 69% main roads, mostly without cycle lanes (56 km), 18% minor roads, 9% quiet streets, and minor sections of track and path. Most surfaces are paved with only 3% gravel or unpaved. Along the route, riders pass through numerous villages such as Seixal (4.4 km), Carvalhal (43.5 km), and Cadaval (54.4 km). The profile shows nearly half flat terrain with 27% climbing and 24% descending. The steepest kilometer is moderate at 7.5% gradient, with very short sections over 8% and 10%. The longest descent is 3.2 km dropping 103 m starting about 31.7 km. Refuelling options include cafés and shops at various points, notably in Lourinha, Cadaval, and Bombarral, with a longest stretch without café, shop, or water of 7.4 km between 34.9 and 42.3 km. Bailout stations are at São Mamede (36 km) and Bombarral (61 km). The ride remains at temperatures around 25 °C in July.

Highlights

  • High point at 162 m around 27 km
  • Passes near peaks Reguengo Grande (177 m) and Colombeira (160 m)
  • Longest climb 4 km at 2.6% starting 4.6 km
  • Longest descent of 3.2 km dropping 103 m from 31.7 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Seixal 4.4 km
  2. Casal da Murta 6.1 km
  3. Alto Foz 8.7 km
  4. Alto Veríssimo 9.3 km
  5. Bufarda 9.9 km
  6. Ribafria 11.7 km
  7. Bolhos 12.5 km
  8. Casal Faísca 14.6 km
  9. Serra d'El-Rei 16.7 km
  10. Casal das Ladeiras 19.7 km
  11. Olho Marinho 22.3 km
  12. Cezaredas 25.3 km
  13. Fontelas 28.7 km
  14. Reguengo Grande 29.9 km
  15. Columbeira 33.7 km
  16. Roliça 35.1 km
  17. Paúl 39.3 km
  18. Bairro Torre Bela 41.5 km
  19. Sobral do Parelhão 42.3 km
  20. Carvalhal 43.5 km
  21. A-dos-Ruivos 44.7 km
  22. Vermelha 46.5 km
  23. Dagorda 48.7 km
  24. Peral 50.4 km
  25. Cadaval 54.4 km
  26. Vale de Canada 57.6 km
  27. Sanguinhal 59.3 km
  28. Bombarral 61.7 km
  29. Cintrão 62.2 km
  30. Vale Covo 63.5 km
  31. Gamelas 65.3 km
  32. Cantarola 65.9 km
  33. Casal dos Pinheirinhos 66.4 km
  34. Montes Claros 66.9 km
  35. Moita dos Ferreiros 68.5 km
  36. Papagovas 72 km
  37. Miragaia 73.3 km
  38. Nadrupe 75.2 km
  39. Lourinhã 77.8 km
  40. Atalaia 80.1 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—4.6 km4 km103 m2.6 %4.3 %111 m
—13.7 km2.9 km70 m2.5 %4.7 %130 m
—21.6 km2.2 km88 m4 %7.8 %137 m
—50 km1.9 km56 m3 %5.5 %126 m
—53.1 km2.2 km48 m2.2 %5.7 %116 m
—61.3 km1.9 km42 m2.3 %2.8 %73 m
—63.8 km1.9 km47 m2.5 %2.9 %122 m
—78.4 km1.8 km85 m4.8 %8.1 %94 m

High point 162 m at 27.3 km; low point 7 m. Passes beneath Reguengo Grande, Colombeira.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
69% main road · 18% minor road · 9% quiet street · 2% track
Main roads
55.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
EN 361 (20 km), EN 247 (6 km), EM 569 (5 km), EN 114 (5 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
27% climbing · 24% descending · 48% flat
Steep sections
3 km over 5% · 0.3 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 7.5% at 23 km
Longest descent
3.2 km from 31.7 km, dropping 103 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. 2.7 kmPingo Doce · supermarket · 90 m off route
  2. 2.7 kmDrinking water · 170 m off route
  3. 2.8 kmToilets · 30 m off route
  4. 9.9 kmNellus · patisserie · 30 m off route
  5. 16.7 kmFarmácia Serra · pharmacy · 70 m off route
  6. 22.1 kmLoja da Sara · convenience store · 60 m off route
  7. 25.3 kmCafé da Associação · café · on the route
  8. 29.9 kmNatinhas do Céu · café · 140 m off route
  9. 29.9 kmDrinking water · 130 m off route
  10. 33.8 kmChafariz da Columbeira · drinking water · 50 m off route
  11. 43.1 kmDrinking water · 40 m off route
  12. 46.2 kmPão da Vermelha · bakery · 90 m off route
  13. 54.4 kmFarmácia da Misericórdia · pharmacy · 150 m off route
  14. 61.1 kmContinente Modelo · supermarket · 60 m off route
  15. 63.3 kmCafé Cruzeiro · café · 40 m off route
  16. 68.7 kmFarmácia Correia Mendes · pharmacy · on the route
  17. 77.8 kmMercado Municipal da Lourinhã · market · 90 m off route
  18. 78.1 kmVilla Park · café · 90 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 36 km — São Mamede (station), 230 m off route
  • 61.1 km — Bombarral (station), 290 m off route

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

Worth a stop

  • 32.9 km — Gruta das Pulgas (archaeological site)
  • 56 km — Bacalhau (peak, 140 m)
  • 78.1 km — Baloiço adaptado da Lourinhã (attraction)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3½–4½ hours riding
Season
July

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water for 7.4 km between 34.9 and 42.3 km
  • 56 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 3% gravel or unpaved surface

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

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