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Braga

Esposende

View of Viana do Castelo – Sanctuary of Santa Luzia loop from Esposende

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Portugal

Braga

Esposende

View of Viana do Castelo – Sanctuary of Santa Luzia loop from Esposende

Hard

5.0

(3)

riders

View of Viana do Castelo – Sanctuary of Santa Luzia loop from Esposende

03:58

58.8km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.8 km for 57 m

After 21.1 km for 273 m

After 31.3 km for 119 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.52 km

Marinhas ⛪🏘️

Highlight • Settlement

Small town with a large cemetery

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5.26 km

Church of Saint Bartholomew of the Sea

Highlight • Religious Site

Early 20th century church with two beautiful tile panels: Saint Peter and Saint Bartholomew, patron saint of the parish of Mar. There is historical information next to the main entrance.

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12.6 km

Ecovia Litoral do Norte Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Super brand new cycle path that you absolutely must do. In the north of Portugal between Viana do Castelo and Esposende this track requires the detour since it is secure …

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22.1 km

Mato Alto

Forest

25.7 km

Eiffel Bridge 🌉 Rio Lima, Viana do Castelo

Highlight • Bridge

An interesting early iron architecture built ten years before the Eiffel Tower by the Eiffel office. Driving was not really a problem for us. The cars have to wait a …

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29.1 km

View of Viana do Castelo

Highlight • Viewpoint

31.1 km

Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus)

Highlight • Religious Site

Mtb or gravel

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31.4 km

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia

Highlight • Religious Site

The landmark of Viana do Castelo is in the area of the Areosa district, the largest district outside the core city. From here you can enjoy a great view of …

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36.2 km

25th of April Monument 🇵🇹 Liberty Square

Highlight • Monument

The Monumento ao 25 de Abril is intended to commemorate the Carnation Revolution of April 25, 1974, which led to the fall of the dictatorial Salazar regime. The chain at …

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58.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

16.4 km

5.80 km

4.62 km

4.58 km

4.29 km

Surfaces

34.3 km

9.48 km

8.22 km

6.66 km

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

25°C

15°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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View of Viana do Castelo – Sanctuary of Santa Luzia loop from Esposende

Marinhas ⛪🏘️

Church of Saint Bartholomew of the Sea

Ecovia Litoral do Norte Bridge

Eiffel Bridge 🌉 Rio Lima, Viana do Castelo

View of Viana do Castelo

Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus)

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia

25th of April Monument 🇵🇹 Liberty Square

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