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Lourinha to Peniche

Lourinha, Lisbon, PortugalRoad

34 km
Distance
300 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Lourinha to Peniche
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
300 m
Distance
34 km
0255075100125m0 km102034 km112 m · highest, at 8.6 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists looking for a medium distance ride with moderate climbing.

33.9 km out-and-back route from Lourinhã to Peniche with 300 m climbing in Lisbon region, Portugal.

Starting near Lourinhã at about 2 km, the route heads northwest passing through Seixal at 4.4 km and Casal da Murta at 6.1 km. The first climb begins shortly after Seixal, lasting 3.9 km with 104 m gain at an average 2.7% gradient and peaks at 112 m elevation near 8.6 km. The road surface is mostly paved with 96% asphalt and minor gravel sections. After passing Casal Moinho at 15.4 km, the route turns at Peniche at 17.3 km near the lowest point of 3 m. Returning towards Lourinhã, some climbing occurs from 21.4 km over 3.4 km gaining 75 m at 2.3% average gradient, followed by another shorter climb starting near 31.9 km lasting 1.5 km with an average gradient of 5.8% and a max near 8.3%, reaching a height of 95 m. The route includes 18.8 km on main roads and 3.8 km on major roads, with 22.6 km lacking a cycle lane. Facilities like cafés and shops are available near Lourinhã and Peniche, but there is an 8.1 km stretch without cafes, shops, or water from 19.1 km to 27.2 km.

Highlights

  • Climb from 4.8 km gaining 104 m
  • Peniche at 17.3 km near lowest point 3 m
  • Climb near 31.9 km max 8.3% gradient
  • Longest stretch without café or shop for 8.1 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. Casal Moinho 15.4 km
  4. Casal da Vala 16.4 km
  5. Peniche 17.3 km
  6. Porto de Lobos 19.2 km
  7. Atouguia da Baleia 20.8 km
  8. Geraldes 22.7 km
  9. Alto Veríssimo 24.3 km
  10. Alto Foz 24.9 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—4.8 km3.9 km104 m2.7 %4.4 %112 m
—21.4 km3.4 km75 m2.3 %3.1 %110 m
—31.9 km1.5 km85 m5.8 %8.3 %95 m

High point 112 m at 8.6 km; low point 3 m.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
56% main road · 23% minor road · 11% major road · 5% quiet street
Main roads
22.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
2.9 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
EN 247 (18 km), IP 6 (3 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
27% climbing · 27% descending · 46% flat
Steep sections
1 km over 5% · 0.4 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 8% at 32.7 km
Longest descent
3.6 km from 25.1 km, dropping 101 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 kmFarmácia Quintans · pharmacy · 400 m off route
  2. 2.6 kmPingo Doce · supermarket · 70 m off route
  3. 2.6 kmRepsol · petrol station · on the route
  4. 2.7 kmSnack Café Bora Bora · café · 90 m off route
  5. 2.7 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  6. 9.3 kmConvenience store · 40 m off route
  7. 9.3 kmGalp · petrol station · on the route
  8. 17.4 kmMaresia · restaurant · 390 m off route
  9. 19.1 kmIntermarché · petrol station · 90 m off route
  10. 22.9 kmSanta Luzia · pharmacy · 280 m off route
  11. 27.2 kmRestaurante O Moleiro · restaurant · on the route
  12. 30.4 kmRepsol · petrol station · on the route
  13. 30.9 kmLidl · supermarket · 90 m off route
  14. 31 kmToilets · 60 m off route
  15. 31.1 kmDrinking water · 150 m off route
  16. 31.6 kmCafé Central · café · 330 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 2 km — Baloiço adaptado da Lourinhã (attraction)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Out & back
Riding time
1½–2 hours riding
Season
July with temperatures around 19°C

Know before you go

  • 22.6 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 2.9 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits
  • 8.1 km without café, shop or water from 19.1 to 27.2 km
  • Short steep section over 8% near 32.7 km

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

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